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Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut's first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a full‑time 40 hours per week Chief Financial Officer. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051 Monday‑Friday, 8:30AM ‑ 4:30PM. Compensation Range The annual salary range for this position starts at $167,500. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well‑rounded and competitive approach to the applicant's overall compensation. Position Summary Responsible for providing leadership, guidance and oversight of the Financial Services, Billing Management, and Payroll in order to ensure the strong financial health of the organization. Ensures smooth daily financial operations of the Finance department. Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes Provides fiduciary leadership by directing and coordinating the agency's financial affairs according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state single audit guidelines and other government regulations. Directs fiscal year end reporting in compliance with audit guidelines established by the agency's Independent Accounting firm, by annual tracking, compilation and analysis of financial results. Ensures timely and accurate financial reports are submitted to the CEO, Board of Directors and its subcommittees, in support of strategic and program decision‑making. Works with the Chief Human Capital Officer by assisting with the selection and analysis of all employee benefits packages, based on cost, utilization and variety of plan options. Establishes and manages the agency line of credit, ensuring access to capital for operations, projects, etc. Ensures efficient utilization of capital assets by directing receipt, disbursement, and expenditures of funding. Provides control and efficient use of funds by approving and signing documents affecting monetary transactions. Through staff, directs activities concerned with safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets. Through staff, directs preparation of budgets, financial forecasts and analysis of division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made; allocates operating budget. Directs preparation of reports which outline agency's financial position in areas of income, expenses, and profit/loss based on past, present and future operations. Prepares directives to division or department administrators outlining policy, program, or operating changes to be implemented. Plans and directs new operational procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs. Through staff, oversees the development of all affiliate and subcontractors' agreements including monitoring of contract compliance and reporting requirements. Recruits, orients, trains and supervises staff. Identifies ongoing staff training needs and conducts staff performance appraisals. Manages the process for annual update and review of agency financial policies and procedures. Manages the CMHA 403b Plan and audit for the agency. Chairperson of the CMHA 403b Plan Committee. Serve as Corporate Compliance Officer. Serve as Risk Manager for Agency in reviewing and binding all insurance coverage of the organization. Review and negotiate provider insurance payer contracts to optimize third‑party billing rates. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required. Master's Degree in Accounting or MBA strongly preferred or equivalent experience. CT Driver's License. Certified Public Accounting Credential (CPA) strongly preferred. Minimum of 12 years total with 8 years of management and supervisory experience in financial environment inclusive of reporting and analysis, credit, payroll and other accounting/financial responsibilities. Must include a minimum of 6 years of management of a financial unit inclusive of staff, budget and performance management. Not‑for‑profit experience is required. Health care experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrates Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience/knowledge in utilizing financial management/billing software systems and linked clinical business applications, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as EPIC. Experience in general ledger business system such as Abila. Experience in supervising facilities management or equivalent experience and training to meet the demands of the position. Behavioral Skill Sets Ability to apply knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy and Security regulations and provisions (HIPAA). Organizational ability to balance priorities according to workload constraints and conflicting timelines. Ability to maintain composure under pressure; Ability to plan both in the long and the short-term considering the goals, challenges and changes that exist in the organization. This will include projected decision-making on deployment of staff and resources. Knowledge and ability to establish appropriate courses of action to accomplish goals within realistic target dates. Demonstrated ability to efficiently use agency resources to initiate projects, anticipate changes or needs, set and meet priorities. Demonstrated ability to effectively provide administrative staff supervision to maximize staff performance and productivity. Demonstrated competency in leading staff teams and effective interaction with agency Board members. Demonstrated interpersonal/communication competency. Demonstrated ability to ensure the security and confidentiality of client information and records in a manner consistent with professional and agency codes of ethics. Demonstrated awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity, including cultural, ethnic, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender preference, physical handicap and spiritual diversity. Resource Management Ensures adherence to CMHA budget; through intentional utilization of external resources, grants, implementation of revenue generating projects, and collaborates interdepartmentally for best practice. Staff Management Sets high, attainable standards and expectations for staff. Directs assigned departments by defining expectation. Responsible for talent acquisition. Provides team feedback through individual and group supervision. Models a collaborative culture and encourages discretionary effort. Addresses and resolves employee relations issues. Provides training consistent with current and future job requirements. Quality & Compliance Ensures adherence to all policies and procedures and the organization's Mission & Values. Maintains knowledge of and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and includes information in ongoing employee education. Participates in the development and implementation of new programs, protocols, and processes. Customer Service/Relationship Management Maintains a professional, courteous, and positive demeanor in all interactions. Works collaboratively, participates in achieving common goals, shares knowledge and expertise. Conveys information clearly, listens with empathy, and accepts constructive feedback. Professional Development Engages in and sustains professional affiliations. Stays current with knowledge, skills, and credentials by participating in seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities. Reinforces new learning and development in routine supervision and oversight. Actively seeks out new information and monitors industry trends to deepen expertise in their field. Cultivates a mindset rooted in continuous learning and growth. Strategic Planning Drives organizational growth by setting innovative goals and evaluating operations, leveraging strong analytical and communication skills to implement adaptive, high‑impact strategies and monitor performance outcomes. Community/Public Image Acts as a visible and effective ambassador for CMHA, actively participating in community and industry affairs to promote and enhance the agency's public image. Coaches and empowers staff to engage meaningfully in local, state, and national initiatives relevant to the organization's mission. Maintains a deep understanding of emerging trends, policies, and developments that impact the organization and the communities it serves. Approaches every interaction-internal and external-with knowledge, passion, and purpose. Personal Leadership Guided by the ten (10) principles of personal leadership, fosters self‑awareness, builds and maintains professional relationships. Focuses on continuous learning and development and strives for improvement and inspires others to do the same. Takes responsibility for one's actions and outcomes. 1. Be in the Moment, 2. Be Authentic & Humanistic, 3. Volunteer Discretionary Effort Constantly, 4. Model High Performance - Desired Behaviors that Drive Desired Results, 5. Respect and Leverage Separate Realities, 6. Be Curious vs. Judgmental, 7. Look in the Mirror First - Be Accountable, 8. Have Courageous Conversations, 9. Provide Timely, Clear, and Specific Performance Expectations and Feedback, 10. Teach, Coach, and Mentor - Spend at least half your time developing others. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year. Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year's (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually. Company paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance's academic partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free employee subscriptions to the calm app. Annual Company Picnic. CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. FreeStudentLoan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning. 3 NHSC‑approved sites for federal student loan repayment. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness. Equal Opportunity Employer Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy), or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Additional Assistance Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at ******************. #J-18808-Ljbffr