Chief Financial Officer

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc. is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for behavioral health programs.

You will oversee budgeting, accounting, billing, and compliance, aligning financial resources with the organization's mission and operations. Reporting to the COO, the CFO will lead long-range planning, revenue optimization, risk management, and donor reporting while supervising finance staff and collaborating with clinical and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Five years of progressive leadership experience in finance, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit mental health services.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, managed care, and behavioral health funding streams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to the mission of expanding access to mental health care

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organization’s short- and long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost efficiency, and resource optimization.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and billing functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including healthcare reimbursement, insurance, and grant requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, risk management policies, and financial safeguards.
• Work closely with the billing department to ensure expected revenue received for billing, collections, and payer relationships for Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay services.
• Maximize reimbursement opportunities while maintaining ethical and patient-centered practices.
• Support grant management, philanthropic funding, and donor reporting.
• Collaborate with program leaders on financial aspects of new services, partnerships, and expansion.
• Supervise finance and accounting staff, providing mentorship and professional development.
• Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration to align financial planning with clinical operations.
• Present financial reports to the Board of Directors and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization with funders, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

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

Job description

## Chief Financial Officer| | || --- | --- || | Montgomery, AL || | Administration || | 1/5/2026 || | Carastar Complex || | || --- | --- || | 122,355.00 Annual || | 80,411.00 Annual || | Full Time || | M-F, 8a-5p; On Call |TITLE: Chief Financial OfficerCLASSIFICATION: Administrative Specialist VIIISALARY RANGE: $80,411- $122,355SUPERVISOR: Chief Operations OfficerDEFINITION:The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organization’s behavioral health programs and services. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial stability, compliance, and growth while aligning resources to advance the mission of delivering high-quality mental health care. Reporting to the Chief Operation Officer, the CFO collaborates with clinical, administrative, and operational leaders to support sustainable business models that prioritize patient care and organizational integrity.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organization’s short- and long-term goals.Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team.Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost efficiency, and resource optimization.Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and billing functions.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including healthcare reimbursement, insurance, and grant requirements.Maintain strong internal controls, risk management policies, and financial safeguards.Work closely with the billing department to ensure expected revenue received for billing, collections, and payer relationships for Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay services.Maximize reimbursement opportunities while maintaining ethical and patient-centered practices.Support grant management, philanthropic funding, and donor reporting.Collaborate with program leaders on financial aspects of new services, partnerships, and expansion.Supervise finance and accounting staff, providing mentorship and professional development.Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration to align financial planning with clinical operations.Present financial reports to the Board of Directors and external stakeholders.Represent the organization with funders, auditors, and regulatory bodiesCOMPETENCIES:Strategic financial planning and decision-makingKnowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standardsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead teams with integrity and accountabilityCollaborative leadership and cross-functional communicationQUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).Five years of progressive leadership experience in finance, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit mental health services.Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, managed care, and behavioral health funding streams.Proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial management.Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.Commitment to the mission of expanding access to mental health careMust hold a valid Driver’s license and maintain a driving record which is acceptable to Carastar’s insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles.