Chief Financial Officer

About the role

Santé Group is a growing nonprofit behavioral and mental health organization serving communities across Maryland. We support individuals and families through crisis services, behavioral health programs, care coordination, and community-based services.

Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the financial future of the organization alongside executive leadership. This is a key executive leadership position reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with senior leadership and the Board.

What You'll Lead

• Enterprise-wide financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Financial oversight across multiple affiliated entities and programs
• Grant and contract financial management, including compliance and reporting
• Accounting operations, treasury, cash flow management, and internal controls
• Audit preparation, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and GAAP compliance
• Executive and Board-level financial reporting and presentations
• Financial systems optimization, reporting improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Leadership, development, and mentorship of the finance team

What You Bring

• Senior financial leadership experience within nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience managing grant-funded and/or government-funded financial environments
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, audits, compliance, and financial reporting
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and presenting financial information to Boards or leadership teams
• Multi-site or multi-entity financial oversight experience strongly preferred
• Medicaid, Medicare, or managed care reimbursement familiarity is a plus
• CPA preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and strategically
• Builder mindset with the ability to strengthen systems, processes, and operational structure

What We Offer

• Salary: $145,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience
• Hybrid work schedule (3 in-office / 2 remote after onboarding)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Birthday off each year
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing mission-driven organization

About Our Culture

We believe diversity of experience and perspective strengthens our teams and the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-focused workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

E-Verify Participation

The Santé Group participates in E-Verify.