Job Description
Caring Partners seeks an accomplished and values-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of its executive leadership team. This is a highly visible role for a strategic finance leader who can balance the rigor of compliance with the vision of advancing an essential mission. The CFO will oversee all financial and business operations, ensure fiscal integrity, safeguard organizational assets, and provide the leadership necessary to sustain long-term financial health.
The CFO will be a collaborative partner to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and program leaders, aligning financial strategy with organizational priorities while cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
The Chief Financial Officer will provide leadership and oversight across all aspects of financial management and operations, including:
Strategic & Fiscal Leadership
- Lead financial strategy, annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning in alignment with the mission and state contract requirements.
- Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and Board on fiscal planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
Financial Operations & Compliance
- Direct accounting functions, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet management, and monthly/annual closings.
- Oversee regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance with all contractual, state, and federal requirements (including Medicaid billing policies and Annex A/B under the DMAHS Contract Manual).
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports for executive leadership and the Board.
Operational Management
- Oversee payroll, employee benefit plans, insurance coverage, procurement, leasing, and vendor relations.
- Manage corporate risk, including insurance claims, fiscal audits, and ERISA compliance for retirement plans.
- Maintain effective financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory mandates.
Leadership & Governance
- Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering professional development and departmental excellence.
Serve as a member of the Finance Committee and CFO CMO Committee; attend and present at Board meetings.
Act as a visible ambassador of Caring Partners’ mission in relationships with families, providers, vendors, and community stakeholders
Requirements
The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and mission alignment, including:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of senior-level accounting or finance leadership in the non-profit sector.
- Demonstrated expertise (SME) in:
- Managing state and federal contracts and Medicaid billing compliance.
- Leading audits and maintaining fiscal health in a census-driven environment.
- Negotiating contracts, benefit plans, and insurance programs.
- Serving as fiduciary for 401(k) plans.
- Strong business and finance acumen with a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Technology-savvy, with experience in accounting/finance software and openness to new tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and leadership skills. Detail oriented and strategic mindset.
- Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
- Ethical, collaborative, and mission-driven, with the ability to balance financial stewardship and community impact.
- Valid NJ Driver’s License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with RFPs and CARF accreditation.
- Experience with MS Office, SAGE/Peachtree, Primepoint, and Crystal Reports.
Benefits
Caring Partners offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employee well-being and professional growth, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Long-term disability and AD&D coverage
- Generous paid time off program