Senior Vice President of Finance

Job DetailsJob Location: Hamden, CT 06514Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingEMPLOYER INFORMATION:  Clifford Beers is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities.  PURPOSE:  The Senior Vice President of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial management of Clifford Beers Community Care Center. This role ensures that financial systems, reporting, and planning effectively support the organization’s mission and day-to-day service delivery. Working closely with the Executive Director and in strong partnership with the Senior Vice President of Operations, the SVP of Finance helps align financial management with program operations, organizational priorities, and responsible stewardship of public and philanthropic resources. The SVP of Finance leads the finance team and supports the development of financial practices that promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration across departments. This role emphasizes integration with operational leadership and program teams to ensure that financial information is accessible and useful in guiding decisions that impact the children, families, and communities we serve.  The Senior Vice President of Finance is expected to lead in a manner consistent with the organization’s commitment to trauma-informed and anti-racist practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.  The SVP role is a Senior Position that offers flexibility in scheduling in person versus remote work with a minimum of three days a week in the office after probationary period.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Strategic Financial Leadership  Provides financial leadership and direction to the Executive Director, Board, Leadership Team, and operations and administrative staff  Develops annual and multi-year budgets that reflect organizational values and incorporate strategic priorities  Monitor financial performance and provide clear financial analysis and forecasting to leadership and the Board of Directors  Lead financial planning and scenario modeling to support organizational sustainability and strategic growth  Operational Integration  Partner closely with the Senior Vice President of Operations to ensure alignment between financial management and operational performance  Support program leaders in understanding financial performance and the financial implications of program operations  Develop financial dashboards and tools that support informed decision-making across departments, including grant budgets and reports  Collaborate with leadership on financial strategy related to program expansion, grant opportunities, and service delivery models  Financial Management and Compliance  Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting  Responsible for timely and accurate monthly close process, audit preparation and accurate revenue recognition throughout the year  Oversee financial management of government grants, contracts, and restricted funding sources  Maintain strong internal financial controls and financial policies  Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors  Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and private funding requirements  Team Leadership and Culture  Lead and develop the finance team in a manner that reflects CBCCC’s commitment to trauma-informed and anti-racist leadership  Foster collaboration between finance and other departments to ensure financial information is accessible and useful across the organization  Support staff development and continuous learning within the finance department  Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and partnership  Board and Leadership Partnership  Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team on financial strategy and risk management  Partner with the Board Finance Committee to ensure strong financial governance  Present financial information to the Board of Directors in a clear and accessible manner. COMPETENCIES:  Must demonstrate the following competencies:  Diversity and Inclusion:   Foster an environment in which all members of the Clifford Beers community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of Clifford Beers.  Employees must make every effort to:  Treat others with respect o Practice cultural humility o Elicit and welcome different points of view o Be committed to advancing Health Equity and trauma-informed anti-racist activities, including but not limited to participating in training and collaborating in related workgroups.  Integrity:   Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation.  Employees must make every effort to:  Be accountable for his or her own actions o Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees o Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families o Uphold honesty in all actions   Excellence:   Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners.  Employees must make every effort to:  Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care  o Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices  Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement  Communication:   The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others.  Employees must make every effort to:  o Oral Communication  Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication  Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood  Express ideas concisely and respectfully Hold herself or himself accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking  Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance  o Written Communication  Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors  Tailor writing style to the audience of the message  Write in a respectful and tactful manner  As an organization committed to Anti-Racist practice, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example- she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.)  If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the interview process, please let us know.   We are an equal opportunity employer who will welcome everyone to our team.  QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required  CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced financial training preferred  Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience  Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organizations strongly preferred  Demonstrated experience managing government grants, Medicaid-funded programs, and complex funding structures  Experience leading finance teams and implementing financial systems that support organizational growth  Experience with finance and accounting software, ideally Financial Edge  SKILLS:  Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management and accounting principles  Experience with budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis  Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial leaders  Strong leadership and team development skills  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Ability to collaborate across departments and build strong working relationships  Style that is organized and results oriented  Demonstrated commitment to equity, anti-racist practice, and trauma-informed leadership  Strong organizational and problem-solving skills  High level of integrity and accountability in financial stewardship    REQUIREMENTS:  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.    TRAVEL:  This role may require travel.     PHYSICAL ABILITIES:  20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions  30% of the time spent sitting  20% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling  30% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Indoors, environmentally controlled with occasional exposure to outdoor weather Close physical proximity to coworkers and clients