Strategic Nonprofit CFO for Growth & Impact

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead and oversee all financial operations, guiding the executive team toward sustainable growth and fiscal health. You will direct budgeting, reporting, audits, and financial policy at a senior level, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls.

The role requires a CPA/finance leadership background in behavioral health or similar sectors, with strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills for

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 10 years of professional work experience in a leadership role in Behavioral Healthcare or Public Accounting with Healthcare Financial Management experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or executive capacity

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial resources of the company and make decisions to aid its growth.
• Oversee the matter of finance as well to make decisions regarding budget and financial plans of YBGR.
• Prepare financial reports regarding the performance of YBGR for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead process for preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assure completion of annual audits according to established board and contract due dates
• Advise ELC and Board regarding all laws and reporting requirements related to financial operations of YBGR.
• Review and update all YBGR financial policies and procedures annually.
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Maintain appropriate property and liability insurance coverage.
• Maintain speed and accuracy of billing and client payments.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization individually and as a team member.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
• Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Information Systems

Supervision

Financial Strategy & Planning

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Cash Flow Management & Budgeting

Risk Management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Executive-level communication

Leadership abilities

Self-motivation

Team-first thinking

Interpersonal communication

Values alignment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead and oversee all financial operations, guiding the executive team toward sustainable growth and fiscal health. You will direct budgeting, reporting, audits, and financial policy at a senior level, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls.

The role requires a CPA/finance leadership background in behavioral health or similar sectors, with strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills for