Chief Financial Officer

Sante Group Companies; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO + birthday off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Santé Group Companies is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of a growing nonprofit behavioral health organization serving communities across Maryland. You will partner with the CEO and Board, oversee budgeting, audits, grants management, and internal controls, and build a high-performing finance team to sustain growth and impact.

Ideal candidates bring senior nonprofit finance leadership, GAAP expertise, and the ability translate complex data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Senior nonprofit financial leadership experience.
• Experience managing grants, government funding, Medicaid reimbursement, audits.
• CPA or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy with CEO and Board.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and monthly close.
• Oversee accounting, audits, internal controls, and compliance.
• Manage grants, government funding, and restricted funds.
• Build a high-performing finance team and provide guidance.
• Deliver clear financial reporting to leadership and Board.
• Identify opportunities for financial sustainability and growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP & reporting

Internal controls

Grant management

Nonprofit finance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lead the financial strategy behind life-changing behavioral health services across Maryland.

Santé is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of a growing nonprofit behavioral health organization serving communities across Maryland.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance leader who can think strategically, lead with confidence, and oversee the financial health of an organization making a meaningful impact every day.

In This Role, You'll

• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and monthly close processes.
• Oversee accounting operations, annual audits, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Manage grant funding, Medicaid reimbursement, government contracts, and restricted funding requirements.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team while supporting leaders across the organization with sound financial guidance.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability and support organizational growth.

You’ll be a strong fit if you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organization.
• Experience managing grants, government funding, Medicaid reimbursement, audits, and nonprofit financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business decisions.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred.

Why Santé

• Robust retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plus your birthday off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs and perks
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Legal assistance
• Professional development opportunities

Who We Are

Santé Group Companies prides itself in being a leader in community-based behavioral and mental health services. Our track record of innovation and growth reflects our ability to deliver diverse and highly individualized services. We have a passion for providing empathetic and potentially life‑saving care to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive, as well as live their lives in a manner that allows them to fully integrate into the community.

The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Disclaimers

The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf