VP of Finance

About the Employer
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Annual Salary
$200K - $250K

Job Description

Our growing nonprofit behavioral health organization is seeking a strong, hands-on VP of Finance to lead the financial and operational growth of the organization.

Programs include:

  • Article 31 Mental Health Services
  • Article 32 Substance Use Services
  • CFTSS
  • HCBS
  • Peer Support Services
  • Care Management


We are looking for a true operational leader who can modernize financial systems, implement KPI-driven management structures, and help bring each department toward financial sustainability.

This is not a traditional accounting role. The ideal candidate understands healthcare finance, Medicaid and insurance reimbursement, projections, productivity, operational strategy, billing collections, grants management, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement modern financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
  • Develop KPIs across all departments and programs
  • Track profitability, productivity, census growth, staffing ratios, reimbursement trends, and collections
  • Ensure billing is properly submitted, followed up on, and collected in a timely manner
  • Oversee grants budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance
  • Conduct weekly strategy meetings with department heads
  • Build forecasting, budgeting, break-even, and projection models
  • Oversee billing, revenue cycle, payroll, cash flow, and financial reporting
  • Analyze Medicaid, managed care, and insurance reimbursement structures
  • Create accountability and performance measurement systems
  • Support audits, CFR reporting, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives


Qualifications:
  • Experience in healthcare or nonprofit organizations preferred
  • Strong understanding of KPIs, forecasting, operational finance, grants, and reimbursement models
  • Experience implementing financial and operational software systems
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with OMH, OASAS, CFTSS, HCBS, or fee-for-service models preferred but not required for the right candidate
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required for the right candidate


Position Details:
  • Full-time, in-person position BROOKLYN
  • Salary range: $200000–$250000 annually, based on experience


We are seeking a motivated leader who can help transform the organization into a modern, data-driven, financially sustainable operation with strong systems, accountability, and long-term growth.

Experience Required

5-6 years