Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer
Open Full Time

Location:Vancouver, WA, 98661

Salary:$175,000 - $200,000/year

Client name: Lifeline Connections

What you will be doing:

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the President/CEO.
• Provide executive-level leadership in financial planning, sustainability, and long-term organizational strategy.
• Oversee all financial operations of the agency, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Supervise the Controller, Accounting, Payroll, and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) teams.
• Build a high-performing finance department through effective staffing, training, and leadership.
• Manage and coordinate all budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions.
• Develop and oversee the annual operating budget.
• Prepare short- and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor expenditures and revenue performance.
• Provide detailed budget-to-actual analysis to Program Directors and executive leadership.
• Ensure all contracted services and grant awards are billed accurately and timely.
• Forecast additional funding needs and recommend budget adjustments.
• Serve as the administrative budget controller.
• Participate in agency-wide strategic planning, program development, and expansion efforts.
• Work closely with community leaders, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets for competitive grant proposals.
• Support contracting and procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and performance standards.
• Prepare and submit statistical and financial reports to support program compliance.
• Participate in operational and financial audits.
• Ensure finance policies and procedures are documented, reviewed annually, and consistently followed.
• Serve as a resource to the Board of Directors Finance Committee.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on financial and operational matters.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

Experience you will need:

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and/or Certified Management Accountant designation highly preferred.
• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
• Preference for candidates with experience related to nonprofit work and large governmental and MCO contracts.
• Eight to ten years of supervisory experience required.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to articulate large-scale issues affecting the agency and community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development, implementation, and management.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency in all interactions.
• Healthcare accounting: 7 years (Preferred).
• Negotiating with MCOs and payors: 5 years (Preferred).
• Non-profit accounting: 5 years (Preferred).