Jobs · Montana

Chief Financial Officer

Montana Nonprofit Association · Helena, MT · 1 wk ago
$160k–$200k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer who wants more than a seat at the executive table. We are looking for a strategic leader energized by the opportunity to influence organizational direction, drive sustainable growth, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and communities we serve. As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you'll partner closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to help guide the future of Intermountain, bringing financial expertise, business acumen, and visionary thinking to support our mission: Healing through Healthy Relationships.

This is an opportunity for a finance executive who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and translating complex financial information into decisions that fuel organizational success.

Why This Role Matters

As CFO, you will be Intermountain’s chief steward of financial health and long-term sustainability. You will help shape strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, strengthen operational performance, and ensure that our financial practices support both innovation and accountability. Your leadership will directly influence how we invest resources, serve our communities, support our employees, and achieve our mission today and into the future.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Stewardship
    • Oversee all accounting, finance, reporting, audit, budgeting, and asset management functions.
    • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
    • Lead financial forecasting, cash flow planning, and profitability analysis.
    • Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices.
    • Manage banking relationships, investments, real estate assets, and financial risk.
  • Strategic Leadership
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
    • Help define and execute the organization's long-term strategic vision.
    • Evaluate opportunities for growth, innovation, and operational improvement.
    • Lead financial strategy that supports mission impact and organizational sustainability.
    • Participate in Board meetings and provide clear, insightful financial guidance.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Drive organization-wide budgeting and revenue cycle management processes.
    • Support quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
    • Champion data-driven decision making through meaningful financial analytics.
    • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational performance.
    • Lead process improvement initiatives that strengthen systems and workflows.
  • People Leadership
    • Build, mentor, and develop a talented finance team.
    • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    • Lead cross-functional initiatives and successfully manage complex projects.
    • Partner with leaders across the organization to align financial strategy with operational goals.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of progressively responsible financial and administrative leadership experience.
  • At least 5 years in an executive-level role overseeing finance, operations, performance management, quality assurance, or risk management.
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams.
  • Valid Montana driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in an applicable field.
  • Nonprofit, healthcare, or human services leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of Montana regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with LEAN, Balanced Scorecard, or other performance improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success leading organizational change and cross-functional initiatives.

Will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education.

Skills

  • Strategic thinker who understands the intersection between mission, business, service, and people.
  • Executive presence and strong leadership capabilities.
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Exceptional business and financial acumen.
  • Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with executives, Board members, staff, donors, and external partners.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to mission-driven leadership.
  • Commitment to Intermountain’s mission and team.

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored health insurance for medical, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account contributions/Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution beginning after one year of employment for eligible employees who contribute at least 2%.
  • Robust Personal and Holiday Leave.
  • Paid time to volunteer in the community.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually depending on experience. Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation expenses.

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