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Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Saint Albans, VT 05478

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$72/hr - $82/hr

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) Community Mental Health Center serving Northwestern Vermont with a $60M annual budget and a long history of innovation, collaboration, and community impact. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and help guide the agency’s financial strategy during an exciting period of growth and opportunity.

Health CareNon ProfitWellness

Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership that aligns with the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and Vermont’s system of care, including identifying new funding opportunities and supporting development of new business models

Oversee all financial planning functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash management, capital expenditures, audit compliance, and investment strategies

Ensure strong internal controls, reliable financial data, and full compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations, including grant and contract requirements

Lead major purchasing functions and oversee negotiation of financial and business terms for all agency contracts

Serve as a key member of the senior management team, partnering with the Executive Director on strategic initiatives and major policy decisions, act as a liaison to the Board of Directors and board committees

Build and cultivate strong relationships with statewide partners, funders, and stakeholders; actively participate in the statewide CFO Group to advocate for adequate and accurate funding across the designated agency system

Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive financial protocols that safeguard NCSS’s financial integrity while supporting efficient, informed decision-making across divisions

Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial records and reporting in accordance with federal and Vermont audit standards, including OMB Circular A-133

Create clear, accessible, and interactive financial materials for leadership, Board of Directors, and standing committees

Collaborate with division leaders to identify and meet financial and data reporting needs that support effective operations and service delivery

Qualification

Healthcare financeFinancial managementAccountingBudgetingAuditingData analysisGovernment grantsCompliance frameworksMBA in AccountingCPAStrategic visionTeam developmentCommunicationCollaborative leadership

Required

Master's degree in appropriate field, OR equivalent combination of related education, training and experience

Preferred

MBA in Accounting

CPA

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

$5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period

Company

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc.

Our Mission is to ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.

Founded in 1958