Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch oversees the organization’s financial operations, guides the executive team, and supports financial health and long-term stability. This hybrid role is based in Billings, MT.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the organization, providing strategic guidance to the executive team and ensuring ongoing financial health and stability.
• Provide leadership and supervision for the accounting department, including planning and directing work, assigning duties, and maintaining adherence to work schedules.
• Manage staffing activities, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees.
• Conduct staff evaluations, support job performance management through coaching or counseling, and apply corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure appropriate training and education programs are available for staff.
• Schedule and lead regular staff meetings.
• Direct team performance toward organizational goals, including appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving operational issues.
• Manage financial resources and make decisions that support the organization’s growth.
• Oversee budget and financial planning, including annual operating and capital budget preparation.
• Prepare financial reports for the CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Assure annual audits are completed in line with established board and contract due dates.
• Advise ELC and the Board on laws and reporting requirements related to the organization’s financial operations.
• Review and update financial policies and procedures annually.
• Oversee employee benefit plans with an emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Maintain appropriate property and liability insurance coverage.
• Maintain speed and accuracy of billing and client payments.
• Support strategic goals and outcomes through individual, departmental, and organizational goal development and achievement.
• Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals both individually and as a team member.
• Model the mission and values of YBGR and adhere to organizational policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Identify problems proactively and pursue solutions.
• Represent the organization professionally to external contacts.
• Participate in monthly supervision and coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must pass a Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 10 years of professional work experience in a leadership role in Behavioral Healthcare or Public Accounting, including Healthcare Financial Management experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or executive capacity.
• Experience upgrading legacy financial architectures and ability to align technology investments with corporate strategy.
• Experience supervising and mentoring an accounting team of five or more professionals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Ability to partner with the CEO and executive team to support long-term business planning.
• Experience overseeing finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to monitor liquidity, direct budget processes, and build financial forecasts to support daily operations and future expansion.
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks through financial controls and contingency plans.
• Exceptional data analysis and negotiation skills, with executive-level communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to lead and inspire the accounting team, set strategic direction, and drive organizational change.
• Ability to identify challenges within financial operations, analyze root causes, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Experience managing nursing resources, including staffing, budgets, equipment, and supplies, to support optimal utilization and quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and policies governing financial practices and ensuring compliance.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Ability to define success collectively and put the team over self.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.

Compensation and Work Location

• Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 per year
• Location: Billings, MT (hybrid)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
• Frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as copier and printer.
• Constant communication with internal and external stakeholders; must communicate accurate information and accurately understand information received.