Colorado Nonprofit Association

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

For over 40 years, CMHC has provided compassionate and comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services. We believe that seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

Centennial Mental Health Center (CMHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality comprehensive mental health services to the rural communities of Northeastern Colorado which include the Northeast Region (Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Yuma and Washington counties) and the South Central Region (Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln and Morgan Counties). The services provided by CMHC can be categorized as Adult Mental Health, Crisis, Integrated Health, Prevention & Early Intervention, Substance Use Disorders, and Youth and Family.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, including investments and audit activities. Guided by the CEO, the CFO will exemplify and enforce the organization’s mission, vision, and values throughout their scope of control. The CFO will drive efforts in standardization, structure, and simplicity, ensuring financial operations align with strategic objectives. This role demands high executive presence and exceptional leadership acumen to foster a cohesive and high-performing financial team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts. 
• Represent the organization as a member of the leadership team while being of good character and reputation; sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform her or his job duties.
• Accomplish individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on performance evaluations and organizational need. 
• Comply with all guidelines regarding client rights and confidentiality.
• Comply with documentation and training set forth by Human Resources.

Finance Leadership:

• Ensure that all financial practices adhere to legal and ethical standards while leading initiatives to enhance transparency and compliance in financial reporting and operations.

      – Oversee all accounts, ledgers, financial software, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

      – Maintain accurate financial records, including grant/fund accounting, to ensure compliance with all regulations and contractual requirements.

• Facilitate high-level financial reviews that not only cover current financial status but analyze trends, risks and opportunities with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

      – Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze financial trends.

      – Forecast return on investment (ROI) for current and future programs.

      – Review and analyze the cost-effectiveness of various programs and departments, aligning them with the organization’s strategic plan.

• Engage and initiate audit activities.
• Spearhead financial transformation initiatives aimed renovating financial operations. 

      – Explore and integrate new technologies or methodologies that can improve financial reporting, risk management, or investment strategies

• Oversight and leadership of development of the annual operating budget and individual cost center/program budgets.
• Oversight and leadership of cash flow forecasting and maximize return on investments within regulatory guidelines.

Executive Leadership: 

• Assist the CEO and leadership team in developing the long-range strategic plan.
• Participate in facility expansion, property acquisition, and service mergers.
• Contribute to strategic vision planning and oversee the organization’s financial outlook.
• Attend weekly leadership meetings to discuss organizational direction and present financial data.
• Represent the organization in committee and board meetings, advising stakeholders and public officials.
• Foster interdepartmental communication and coordination to ensure well-informed stakeholders and resource availability.

Compliance:

• Ensure all financial operations comply with Federal and State regulations
• Help ensure organizational compliance with Federal and State regulations
• Collaborate with leadership team to manage the risks associated with clinic’s cost, liability, operations and identify opportunities to reduce risk, contain costs and improve the quality of care.
• Protect individually identifiable health information per HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR regulations.
• Actively participate in safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting client safety as well as environmental safety. 
• Perform safe work practices to protect the health and safety of employees and clients per OSHA regulation.

People Management:

• Develop a talented and motivated workforce by ensuring engagement and satisfaction; while ensuring optimal efficiency and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources to develop and deploy employee engagement initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering partnerships and innovation.
• Ensure a productive work environment within the finance and accounting function.
• Manage finance-related committees, including the Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Investment Committee.

Other:

• Implement emergency procedures as necessary. 
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises and directs subordinate staff, including assigning and reviewing work, hiring independently, and evaluating, writing and signing work performance evaluations.
• Positions Supervised: 

      – Financial Director

      – Controller

      – Accounts Receivable Manager

      – Payroll Manager

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required. Master’s Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CPA accepted but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Eight (8) year proven work experience in finance required. Experience in a non-profit health care agency preferred. Finance experience in a community mental health center strongly preferred.
• Five (5) year experience in health care administration; Administration experience in a community mental health center preferred.
• Prior Executive level experience preferred.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Self-started, and ability to work independently with a certain degree of resourcefulness and creativity and minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible hours, which may be required. At times may work remote but must have secure office space available.
• Ability to travel within the Center’s service area
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal, Written and Computer Communication Skills
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheets, database, and word processing software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of managers, consumers, customers, and the general public
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management and forecasting methods
• Hands-on experience with accounting and financial management software
• Expertise in MS Excel
• Analytical skills
• Ability to explain financial terms in simple language
• Familiarity with the way nonprofit organizations are structured
• Genuine interest in Centennials mission.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Senior Accounting Manager

Position Summary: The senior accounting manager plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health of our organization by overseeing several key operational accounting functions, and analyzing and evaluating accounting systems and processes while supporting financial reporting and internal controls. In this highly collaborative role, the Senior Accounting Manager will work closely with multiple departments to ensure accurate expense classification and accounting communication. The Senior Accounting Manager will blend analytical, technical, and customer-focused expertise while valuing teamwork, leadership, and mission-driven work. Notably, this role requires strong internal coordination to support and assist other departments with their accounting-related needs effectively. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring adaptability, problem-solving, and responsiveness to changing priorities. 

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and continuous learning. Work in a purpose-driven environment where your skills contribute to making a significant impact in our community. 

This position is in the office with the potential to be a hybrid position once training is complete.

Hiring Range: $60,320 – $89,440

Please email your resume along with a cover letter letting us know why you are the right person for this position to Sabrena at szonneveld@jewishfamilyservice.org

Responsibilities 

• Supervise two or more AP Specialists and support the grants accountant and staff accountant, fostering a culture of learning and teamwork. 
• Review and approve coding and processing of expense transactions, to ensure accuracy and compliance; prepare daily AP batches and coordinate approvals/transmittals with leadership. 
• Upload positive pay and ACH files into the online bank portal; coordinate approval and transmittal of monthly bank draft transactions.   
• Provide superior customer service to internal departments, collaborate across departments to improve efficiency, ensuring smooth financial operations. 
• Complete assigned general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations, reviewing and approving reconciliations and journal entries prepared by AP specialists. 
• Manage the company credit card account, including user and card maintenance. 
• Oversee month-end close process for JFS Altius Farms.  
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable and other accounting processes, leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and accelerate outcomes. 
• Maintain assigned expense schedules and ensure proper documentation. 
• Assist in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. 
• Oversee the annual 1099 filing process to ensure timely and accurate filing. 
• Support the agency’s annual audit process by ensuring timely completion of assigned audit documentation requests and schedules.  
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team. 

Other: 

• This position does have PTO blackout dates specific to the accounting department.

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. 
• Candidates with degrees in other fields that have accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Experience: 

• Experience in nonprofit accounting, especially grant and fund accounting, is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and nonprofit accounting standards. 
• Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and managing manage monthly and year-end close processes. 
• A demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team with supervisory experience valued. 
• Experience with Financial Edge or proficiency in other accounting software. 
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) with the ability to analyze complex financial data. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with various levels of staff, including program managers, board members, and external auditors. 
• Willingness to identify areas of improvement, developing and implementing new, streamlined processes, policies, and internal controls. 
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills while prioritizing, delegating, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Enjoy in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Passion for community building and mission-driven work with a commitment to supporting the organization’s financial integrity.  

COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded over 150 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Director of Finance and Operations

Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).  

Job Overview: The DFO reports directly to the Head of School and oversees the functions of accounting, school store, food service,
technology, safety and security and physical plant. The DFO works internally and externally to ensure MSD is organizationally and financially strong, and
ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Click here to view the complete job description. 

About Our School:
MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the American Montessori
Society (AMS),[1] the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing
facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle
School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an
exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students. 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

· Strong financial management, accounting, and budgeting experience  

· Multi-year financial modeling/forecasting against a strategic plan  

· Able to be a strategic thinking partner to the Head of School  

· Excellent communication and presentation skills  

· Able to pass a background check including compensation verification, professional references, employment and education verifications, state and federal criminal history report and credit check 

· Experience managing human resource issues  

· Minimum B.S. in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus  

· Experience with non-profit accounting preferred  

[1] Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping at the Elementary II and Secondary levels. 

Director of Finance and Operations

Position Overview

The Director Finance and Operations is a senior management position, serving on VOC’s Leadership Team, to assure programmatic success, financial stability, and strategic positioning for the organization. This is a salaried, exempt position and reports to the CEO and actively engage with the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee.

This position is a highly collaborative role in a small non-profit with an annual budget of $1.5 to $2 million and will be the leadership voice in the areas of finance, business operations, budgeting, human resources, office administration, and IT. The position will be responsible for implementing and maintaining administrative and financial operations while providing strategic input in the development and implementation of VOC’s growth. We are seeking someone wha can bring financa and HR experience, leadership, and strategic mindset to our collaborative, close-knit team and community. 

Core Competencies

The following competencies are expected from all staff members at VOC:

– Communication: effective and timely communication, both orally and written

– Teamwork: works well with others, contributes to a positive team environment

– Service: provides exceptional service to customers, partners, volunteers, and donors

– Leadership: demonstrates leadership and decision-making abilities in the organization

– Initiative: assesses and initiates projects independently to help improve the organization

– Accountability: reliable and inspires trust in others

– Mission focused: commitment to engaging in practices that support the organization’s strategic plan 

Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

– Serves on the organization’s Leadership Team 

– Creates and implement financial strategies that create long term organizational stability

– Coordinates the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors

– Identifies and addresses any potential Financial, HR, or Operational risks and strategically addresses them

Financial Management

– Manage and execute all accounting practices, including processing all transactions for accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly reconciliation,
payroll processing, and financial reporting as needed.

– Manage all of VOC’s financial processes or accounting through QuickBooks online software, spreadsheets, and existing systems.

– Present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; collate financial
reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grant accounting.

– Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, working with the Chief Executive Officer, acting as the main liaison with VOC’s external auditors, and
communicating with the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

– Lead the annual budgeting and planning process with the Leadership Team; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and
changes; and keep Leadership Team abreast of the organization’s financial status.

– Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.

– Assist with the management and billing of government and other financial agreements associated with VOC programs, including producing the necessary
supporting materials to invoice against all agreements.

– Ensure that all contracts for services and 3rd party vendors are complete, and that payment, billing and collection schedule is coordinated to maintain
adequate cash flow. 

– Complete & file annual charitable solicitation filings, reporting with the Secretary of State, and quarterly Sales Tax reports.

– Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve VOC’s overall financial management policy and procedure manual.

Human Resources

– Manage VOC’s human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation, and benefits, and recruiting.

– Ensure VOC’s Handbook and policies are implemented and updated regularly.

– Manage the hiring and termination of all VOC staff, including adhering to legal requirements and documentation, and all related processes and directing staff
involvement. 

– Oversee the process of job description writing and ensure all job descriptions are current.

– Establish and manage comprehensive onboarding and training programs to educate new and existing employees regarding office equipment, tools, policies,
and procedures.

– Maintain and update organizational policies, and manuals, such as the Employee Handbook, the Risk Management Manual, and Incident Forms, to ensure
compliance and best practices.

– Secure and manage all staff benefits according to policies: health insurance, tracking PTO, sick time, retirement benefits, sabbatical, etc. 

– Implement the latest HR guidance and effectively communicate it to staff using HR resources such as the Employers Council.

– Coordinate the Annual Review process for all staff and compile information. 

– Conduct staff and volunteer background and MVR checks.

Operations

– Manage building facility operations at both our primary office in Washington Park and our Operations Center in Lakewood, CO 

– Ensure routine building maintenance occurs to VOC or Denver Parks and Recreation’s standards including security cameras, door locks, and fire suppression
systems.

– Oversee all IT operations, work as main contact with external IT support, and provide recommendations for system and product improvements, as needed.

– Maintain and update insurance liability, workers compensation and vehicle insurance requirements, including the annual review of policies. 

– Supervise and manage an Administrative Assistant responsible for routine business administration, room rentals, art shows, special events and accounting
activities.

Qualifications

This position is suited for a strategic, passionate, and advanced leader interested in nonprofit management, community engagement and conservation work. A successful applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience (see list below), with the necessary skillset to motivate and lead a team of professionals in developing and maintaining dynamic and sustainable programs that support environmental stewardship while advancing VOC’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Required Qualifications

– Minimum of a bachelor’s degree 

– Minimum 5 years of overall professional experience in a non-profit; ideally 5+ years of financial and HR management experience

– Demonstrated supervisory experience related to office and business management

– Experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program
area 

– Knowledge of and experience with accounting and reporting software; specifically, QuickBooks or similar software 

– Commitment to employee programs that maximize individual and organization goals including best practices in human resources activities

– A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making

– Excellent communication and listening skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

– A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment

– Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of VOC

VOC employees work in the Denver office Tuesday through Thursday with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.