Chief Financial Officer/Controller

Center For Mental Health; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Many Rivers Whole Health seeks a Chief Financial Officer/Controller to lead financial operations, budgeting, and strategic planning. You will partner with the CEO and Board to guide sustainability and accountability, overseeing audits, risk management, and internal controls.

You will manage cash flow, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting while driving organizational growth and responsible stewardship across the nonprofit. This is an on-site, full-time role in Great Falls, MT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field OR CPA license.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Knowledge of federal/state financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex financial projects.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal activities of the organization.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis, recommendations, and decision-support reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and financial regulations.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, debt financing, and investments.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Direct annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to protect assets and sustainability.
• Support growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full-Time | Exempt | Great Falls | On-Site

Who We Are

At Many Rivers Whole Health, we partner with people and communities to serve the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Through compassionate, recovery-oriented behavioral health services, we help individuals achieve wellness while strengthening the communities we serve. Our team is dedicated to empowering individuals and creating opportunities for recovery, growth, and independence.

Why You'll Love Working Here

This is more than a finance leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization that provides vital mental health, substance use, and wellness services throughout Montana. As a strategic partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors, you'll play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial health and sustainability of the organization.

As our Chief Financial Officer / Controller, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a strategic financial leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Guide the organization's financial strategy, planning, and long-term sustainability efforts
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit management, and financial compliance activities
• Influence major organizational decisions related to growth, investments, strategic initiatives, and financial performance
• Build and develop high-performing finance and administrative teams
• Strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls to support organizational excellence
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to drive accountability and financial stewardship
• Support a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities
• Make a lasting impact on the future of behavioral healthcare in Montana

Excellent benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Birthday Off

Wage: $120,000/annually

What You'll Do

As the Chief Financial Officer / Controller, you will provide executive-level leadership for the financial operations of Many Rivers Whole Health. You will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial planning, budgeting, reporting, auditing, cash management, risk management, and regulatory compliance while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization's financial integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

• Leading and directing all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal activities of the organization
• Providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors
• Developing and overseeing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Monitoring financial performance and providing analysis, recommendations, and decision-support reporting
• Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial regulations, and reporting requirements
• Overseeing cash flow management, banking relationships, debt financing activities, and investments
• Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices
• Directing annual audit activities and coordinating with external auditors
• Evaluating financial risks and developing strategies to protect organizational assets and sustainability
• Supporting organizational growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other business opportunities
• Supervising and developing finance department personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Providing oversight of accounting, accounts payable, payroll, information systems, facilities, and related administrative functions
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that improve financial operations and organizational effectiveness
• Performing other duties as assigned by leadership

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field OR current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and highly complex financial projects
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or financial leadership experience within the healthcare industry
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or behavioral healthcare providers
• Experience overseeing audits, debt financing, banking relationships, and risk management initiatives
• Experience developing organizational budgets and long-range financial strategies
• Experience leading multidisciplinary administrative and financial teams
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement models and healthcare financial operations

All positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must successfully pass Background and Motor Vehicle Record checks.

You are a strategic thinker, collaborative leader, and trusted financial advisor who enjoys helping organizations thrive. You can balance high-level financial strategy with attention to operational details, and you enjoy partnering with leaders to solve complex business challenges.

You:

• Think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
• Build credibility and trust with executives, board members, managers, and staff
• Lead with integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Make sound decisions using data, analysis, and financial insight
• Successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Foster collaboration and professional development within your team
• Promote financial stewardship and organizational accountability
• Adapt to changing business needs and organizational priorities
• Share our commitment to serving individuals, families, and communities through compassionate, mission-driven care

Join Our Mission

Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment through a recovery-based approach. We are seeking a financially savvy, mission-driven leader who is passionate about supporting organizational success and strengthening the communities we serve.