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Jefferson Center for Mental Health · 17 hours ago

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is dedicated to providing equitable mental health care. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) plays a crucial role in financial leadership, overseeing financial operations, compliance, and strategic financial planning within a nonprofit healthcare environment.

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Responsibilities

Partner with CFO and CEO on long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and sustainability analysis
Lead multi-year financial planning, forecasting, and capital/resource allocation
Advise executive leadership on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities
Support board and finance committee reporting and presentations
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, accounts payable, payroll, and revenue cycle
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP/GASB, Medicaid and payer requirements, grant terms, and nonprofit accounting standards
Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures for timely, accurate reporting
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and workflows
Direct preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure consistent, on-time delivery of financial reports and board materials
Lead audit preparation and serve as liaison with external auditors
Oversee enterprise risk, insurance programs, and workers’ compensation
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks
Manage finance leaders and key staff; set goals and performance expectations
Build a high-performing, accountable finance team and develop succession capacity
Champion a culture of equity, transparency, and continuous improvement
Serve as acting CFO when needed, including board presentations and external stakeholder engagement
Demonstrate readiness for CFO transition through formal development planning

Qualification

Master’s degree in FinanceCPA certificationFinancial leadership experienceNonprofit healthcare experienceBudgetingForecastingInternal controls complianceEmpathyRespectLearning mindsetCollaborative orientationAdaptability

Required

Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
Experience in nonprofit healthcare or behavioral health preferred; Medicaid-funded environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated success managing audits, budgets, and complex financial operations

Preferred

Community Mental Health Center or behavioral health provider experience
Multi-payer reimbursement models (Medicaid, grants, contracts)
Board-governed nonprofit organizations
Leading finance teams through growth or transformation

Company

Jefferson Center for Mental Health

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Jefferson Center is a nonprofit, community-focused mental health care and substance use services provider.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kiara Kuenzler
President and CEO
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David Goff
VP, Administration and CFO
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