Chief Financial Officer - Non-Profit

Chief Financial Officer – Non-Profit – Full‑Time

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs START’s financial management and activities in support of the strategic mission and in compliance with policies, laws, standards, and regulations.

The CFO serves as a strategic and operational leader, overseeing all the organization’s financial functions and areas. The CFO directs the management of these various areas, ensuring that all programs and initiatives are integrated and effective in supporting the overall mission, goals, and financial objectives of the organization.

The CFO serves as a strategic partner and resource to ensure that START’s financial policies and expenditures align with its mission, vision, and guiding principles to foster Innovation, ensure Equity, center on Compassion, and design for Sustainability.

• Serve as an internal consultant, advisor, and business partner to the executive and senior leadership teams to drive the company's financial planning to create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the organization’s goals.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both the short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization.
• With the Chief Development Officer and General Counsel, develop and oversee START’s enterprise risk management plan. Contribute to investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Serve as a strategic partner and champion for ensuring that the START’s expenditures align with our guiding principles, including in the areas of purchasing and procurement across the organization.
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure that START operates within accepted accounting standards, in accordance with all legal requirements, and to best practice standards.

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including forecast vs. budget by division and clinic and weekly cash flow by division and clinic.
• Works closely with the Finance Committee chair and presents budget to the Board.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations as needed to ensure good financial stewardship.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual operating budget.
• Collaborate with Vice Presidents and Executive Team to determine annual program budget range and administrative ratio.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; improves processes, products, and services.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Visionary Leadership - Looks for ways to fulfill the vision; shows commitment to the organizational mission and guiding principles; displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• People Management - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); uses feedback to modify and improve supervisory skills.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Negotiation – Negotiates diplomatically but firmly on behalf…