Director of Business and Financial Services

HINDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SVC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Mississippi is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations and ensure alignment with its mission of providing high-quality behavioral health services. The CFO will engage with community stakeholders and manage multi-source funding while ensuring compliance in finance and regulatory operations. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and active CPA licensure, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role also involves driving strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery to marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in administration and auditing, preferably in CMHCs or nonprofit healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in CMHC accounting, finance, audit readiness, internal controls.
• Ability to drive strategic financial initiatives and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ethical and strategic operations for Hinds Behavioral Health Services.
• Oversee all financial operations and manage multi-source funding.
• Advise the Executive Director and Board on financial alignment with mission.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Expertise in CMHC accounting

Grants management

Revenue cycle

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Active CPA licensure (or equivalent)

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team who will aid in leading the delivery of ethical, strategic, sustainable, and mission-centered operations and business development for Hinds Behavioral Health Services (HBHS) and its stakeholders. The CFO is responsible for establishing strong organizational standards, policies, and procedures, and assuring compliance in finance, accounting, regulatory, and reimbursement operations.Ensures workforce well-being and long-term sustainability, enabling the organization to expand access to behavioral health services and fulfill its mission for marginalized and underserved communities.

The CFO must lead with personal integrity that aligns with the mission and values of HBHS, demonstrating respect for individuals, a commitment to excellence, and ethical decision-making. This role requires active engagement in the community mental health center movement at the local, state, and national levels. The CFO oversees all financial operations, manages multi-source funding, and advises the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners, ensuring resources are effectively aligned with the mission to provide high-quality behavioral health services to marginalized and underserved populations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Active CPA licensure (or equivalent professional certification such as CGFO or CMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in administration and auditing, preferably in CMHCs, behavioral health, or nonprofit healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in CMHC accounting, finance, audit readiness, grants management, revenue cycle, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to drive strategic financial initiatives, organizational development, and long-term sustainability.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Boards of Commissioners or governing boards.
• Knowledge of Mississippi CMHC statutes and DMH Operational Standards.
• Experience managing multiple federal, state, and local grants.
• Experience leading organizational financial stabilization or systems-level reforms.