Mission-Driven CFO: Strategic Financial Leader

WellPower - All Jobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver seeks a seasoned CFO to provide strategic leadership over budgeting, accounting, investments, and contract management for a nonprofit behavioral health system. The role partners with the CEO and Board to secure fiscal health and sustainable growth, including capital projects and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a CPA, 10+ years in senior financial leadership within healthcare or nonprofit settings, and experience with union negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA credential or equivalent certification required.
• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
• Experience leading collective bargaining negotiations within a unionized environment.
• Prior experience in behavioral health and managed care strongly preferred.
• Experience with scalable organizational growth through organic, mergers, acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on all financial matters including revenue, expenses, investments, and capital planning.
• Analyze, monitor, and communicate the organization’s financial position through financial statements, rolling forecasts, and other reporting tools.
• Lead the organization’s budget development, oversight, and management, including cash flow, investments, and banking relationships.
• Supervise the Controller and other accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate budget preparation, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Maintain and enhance fiscal control systems and policies in alignment with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory standards.
• Present annual budgets and monthly financial updates to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all compliance documents including audits, tax returns, and regulatory filings.
• Utilizes financial software to improve financial forecasting predictions and analysis
• Advise the CEO, executive leadership, and Board Finance/HR Committee on financial risks, opportunities, and planning scenarios.
• Represent the organization on financial matters internally and externally; delegate participation as appropriate.
• Lead and provide insight during union negotiations and work within the collective bargaining agreement.
• Stay current on financial regulations, economic trends, and healthcare reimbursement environments that may impact fiscal operations.
• Oversee and manage operational budgets for assets such as real estate, IT infrastructure, facilities, and major capital purchases.
• Sign off on key documents and financial transactions as an officer of the organization.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the departments of Finance, Accounting, Contracts & Managed Care, and Revenue Cycle (AP/AR/Billing).
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

GAAP compliance

Nonprofit/healthcare finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA credential

Tools

Financial software

Job description

WellPower in Denver seeks a seasoned CFO to provide strategic leadership over budgeting, accounting, investments, and contract management for a nonprofit behavioral health system. The role partners with the CEO and Board to secure fiscal health and sustainable growth, including capital projects and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a CPA, 10+ years in senior financial leadership within healthcare or nonprofit settings, and experience with union negotiations.