Chief Financial Officer

As a CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic), Thrive Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive range of high quality mental health and substance use disorder services that are accessible to all members of our community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

General

Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Thrive Behavioral Health, you will oversee all aspects of the organization’s financial management, ensuring sustainability and growth while aligning financial goals with the company’s mission. The CFO will provide strategic leadership in financial planning, risk management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong financial acumen and experience in healthcare or behavioral health finance.

Location:

Warwick, RI

Shift: First Shift, Monday - Friday

Salary: $130k-$155k, depending on experience

• Financial Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with Thrive’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team on all financial matters.
- Provide leadership in financial forecasting, planning, and analysis to support decision‑making and performance optimization.
- Engage the finance committee of the board of directors to develop short, medium, and long terms financial plans and projections.
- Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
- Represent Thrive to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials.

• Budgeting & Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly and annual budgets, financial statements, and other key financial reports such as the CCBHC Cost Report.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory standards.
- Establish and monitor financial performance indicators to evaluate organizational progress and efficiency.

• Cash Flow &

Risk Management:

- Manage cash flow, capital structure, and working capital to ensure operational efficiency and liquidity.
- Identify financial risks and develop strategies for mitigation, including the management of insurance, debt, and investments.
- Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

• Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing the healthcare and behavioral health industry.
- Lead and supervise audits, ensuring adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Support organizational governance practices, including tax filings, reporting to regulatory agencies, and reporting to the Board of Directors.
- Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the board of directors.
- Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

• Team Management & Development:
- Build and lead a high‑performing finance team, providing mentorship and development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work culture within the fiscal department and across the organization.

• Oversee the financial aspects of grant applications, funding, and reporting, ensuring all resources are maximized for program success.

• Manage relationships with funding sources, including government agencies, private foundations, and other stakeholders.

• Technology & Process Improvement:
- Oversee the fiscal department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function.
- Champion the implementation of financial technologies and tools to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes to support the growth and expansion of the organization.

Qualifications

Key Attributes:

• Proficient in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, with a deep understanding of accounting principles.

• Ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals, make data‑driven…