Chief Financial Officer - HCRS

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Website: www.hcrs.org

Location for the Position: Springfield, VT

Remote Work Option: 1 – 2 days per week depending on meetings and team needs

Reports to: CEO

Estimated Starting Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 per year depending on experience

About Us:

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS) works collaboratively with over 200 service providers, health care agencies, and community organizations to meet the needs of those who live in the community.  HCRS is a major community mental health agency in addition to providing alcohol and drug treatment, emergency services, developmental services, and extended services for families and children.

The organization has six core values: accountability, integrity, teamwork, growth, leadership, and balance along with a mission to provide creative, collaborative, and compassionate heath care services that are responsive to the needs of the community.  When you are part of the HCRS team, you contribute to making the community better each and every day.  That collaborative spirit is one reason why the non-profit has been named one of Vermont's Best Places to work for FIVE years in a row.

Position Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer directs and oversees all financial activities and leads the organization’s financial strategy and priorities.  The CFO leads the preparation of financial reports and summaries and develops forecasts to predict growth. This position supervises the finance, billing, and facilities departments and is actively involved in strategic planning to adapt to changes in both local and national environments.  In addition, the CFO plays a pivotal role on the senior leadership team and reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a key member of the senior leadership team and as an advisor, a strategic partner, and leader to management and staff on financial matters.
• Oversee the financial planning functions of the Agency which include the development and monitoring of budgetary information, the execution of financial analyses, cash management, profit projections, compliance with audit requirements, capital expenditures, and the direction of all banking and investment activities.
• Manage and develop staff in the finance and facilities departments and oversee the organizational structure and job responsibilities within the division.
• Help the CEO make important decisions about the Agency's strategic direction, major policy changes, and financial operations. Serve as a link to the Board of Directors, participate in relevant board committees, and share expertise on the Agency's financial status. Study long-range economic trends and their impact on future growth.
• Work with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
• Ensure all financial records are timely, complete, accurate, and compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as applicable federal and Vermont state audit guidelines.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors on financial status, forecasts, and key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure effective internal controls and measurements are developed to maintain the reliability of information with all applicable municipal, state, and federal regulations, grants, and other funding sources.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience in mental health services, hospitals, and/or healthcare preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. 
• Proficient in database and accounting systems.
• Ability to listen effectively. 
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management, the Board of Directors, groups of employees, or representatives from the funding sources.

Benefits for You:

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% match
• Paid time off: vacation (4 weeks), personal days (5), holidays (9), and sick days (12)
• Medical insurance and prescription coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account, flexible spending account, and dependent care account
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Meditation and employee wellness
• Fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, snow tire subsidy, and more.

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Mike Smith.  While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP and our client do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.