Chief Financial Officer

The Carolyn E. Wylie Center; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carolyn E. Wylie Center in Riverside, CA is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range planning to support mission-driven services in mental health and community care.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, nonprofit accounting experience, grant and contract management, and the ability to work with executive leadership, the board, and auditors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Previous experience as CFO/Controller in healthcare or behavioral health nonprofit preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare claims, reimbursement, and revenue-cycle processes.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems desirable.
• Solid GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, and nonprofit accounting is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic financial leadership with hands-on accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and long-term financial planning.
• Lead preparation and presentation of financial statements for leadership and the board.
• Supervise accounting staff and manage grants/contracts financials.
• Monitor internal controls and coordinate audits and tax filings.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on risk management and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Grants & contracts

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EHR software

Job description

For more than five decades, The Carolyn E. Wylie Center has proudly served individuals and families throughout Riverside County, providing high-quality behavioral health and community-based services. Departments include Mental Health Therapy, Autism ABA Clinical services, Early Intervention, Housing Counseling, and Outreach services. As our organization continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced financial leader with strong technical accounting expertise and a solid understanding of behavioral health and healthcare operations. Adolescent programs include outpatient and school-based counseling, substance abuse support, and family-focused services such as parenting programs, support groups, education series, and a food bank. The organization is dedicated to strengthening families through comprehensive, community-focused support and evidence-based interventions. The Carolyn E. Wylie Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the communities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange County.

Role Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a full-time, on-site role based in Riverside, CA, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of The Carolyn E. Wylie Center. This position manages budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and long-term financial planning to support the organization’s mission and sustainability. The CFO leads the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements and reports for leadership, the board of directors, and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations and non-profit accounting standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising accounting staff, overseeing grants and contracts financial management, monitoring internal controls, and coordinating annual audits and tax filings. The CFO collaborates closely with executive leadership on strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation, and provides data-driven insights to guide program and organizational decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Previous experience as a CFO, Controller, or senior financial leader, preferably within a growing behavioral health, or healthcare organization.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare claims, reimbursement, medical billing operations, and revenue-cycle processes.
• Experience implementing or managing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, and nonprofit accounting is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic financial leadership with hands-on involvement in accounting operations.

Employment is contingent upon successful background clearance through the Department of Justice.