CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

About the role

Join Buckelew Programs, a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You will oversee the overall financial management of the organization, ensuring effective operations in finance, accounting, and related functions. This role serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, maintains strong relationships with the Board of Directors, funders, and financial institutions, and plays a key role in guiding the agency’s long-term success.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Serve on the Agency’s Senior Management Team and contribute to agency-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and evaluation of short- and long-term financial and operational objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability across programs.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning processes, including budgets for proposals and contracts.
• Act as primary financial liaison with government agencies, foundations, and funding sources.
• Represent the agency at community forums and maintain strong external relationships.
• Support the professional growth of staff through training, consultation, and participation in internal and external learning opportunities.
• Other duties as delegated by the CEO.

Financial Oversight

• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
• Oversee accounting, auditing, and internal controls to ensure compliance with contracts, grants, and contributions.
• Collaborate with the People Team to ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration.
• Manage annual audit, Form 990, and other required federal and state filings.
• Oversee banking and insurance relationships, ensuring adequate coverage and collaborating with the COO on claims.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports for the Board of Directors, funders, and regulators.
• Direct cost accounting and financial studies, analyzing their impact on agency policies and operations.

Reporting & Supervision

• Directly supervise the Senior Accounting Manager and Finance & Accounting teams including hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, and performance management.
• Encourage professional growth for staff within the departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis and coursework in business, accounting, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of relevant experience in managing governmental or non-profit financial and administrative systems and business processes.
• Experience working with California’s Behavioral Health System, Department of Rehab, and Medi-Cal preferred.
• Experience should include non-profit fiscal program planning, development, and implementation.
• Valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to partner effectively with program leaders, funders, and government agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to building, mentoring, and retaining a diverse team.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated maturity, judgment, and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental illness and the broader community.