Chief Financial Officer job at The Santé Group in Silver Spring, MD

Title: Chief Financial Officer Location: Silver Spring United States Requisition ID: 1648 Full - Time Job Description: Chief Financial Officer Silver Spring, MD | Hybrid | Full-Time | $145,000-$160,000 About Santé Group Affiliated Santé Group is a growing nonprofit behavioral and mental health organization serving communities across Maryland. We operate across multiple affiliated entities, run on a complex mix of federal and state grants, government contracts, and managed care funding - and we're expanding. Our finance function needs to match our ambition. This is not a back-office role. The CFO sits at the leadership table, partners directly with the CEO, and is accountable for the financial health of the entire enterprise. The Role We're looking for a CFO who wants to build, not just maintain. Someone who can walk into a board meeting and command the room, who understands the difference between grant-restricted and unrestricted funds, and who has operated in the complexity of nonprofit or healthcare finance before. If your background is primarily corporate finance or you've never managed government-funded contracts, this role will be a difficult fit. If you've navigated multi-entity nonprofit finance with confidence - read on. What You'll Lead Enterprise-wide financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A across all affiliated entities Grant and contract financial oversight - federal and state funding streams, compliance, and restrictions Accounting operations, revenue cycle, treasury, and cash management GAAP compliance, audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting Executive and Board financial reporting - you present, not just prepare Financial risk management, internal controls, and insurance oversight Finance team leadership, development, and organizational structure Optimization of financial systems, reporting, and processes What You Bring Senior CFO or VP Finance experience in a nonprofit organization - this is not a first CFO role Deep knowledge of grant management, government contracts, and restricted funding compliance Behavioral health, mental health, or healthcare experience strongly preferred Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement familiarity a strong plus Experience leading finance across multiple entities or programs CPA preferred; Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting required, Master's preferred GAAP, audit, and regulatory reporting expertise Executive presence - you can translate complex financials into clear language for a board Builder mindset - you improve systems and processes, you don't just maintain them This Is Not the Right Fit If… Your background is corporate finance only, with no nonprofit or grant experience You identify primarily as a Controller or Head of Accounting You've never presented financial strategy directly to a board Grant compliance and government funding are unfamiliar territory What You'll Get Salary: $145,000-$160,000 based on experience Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote after 60-day onboarding Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision 403(b) retirement plan with company match Generous PTO, sick leave, and your birthday off every year Professional development and career growth opportunities A seat at the leadership table in an organization making a real difference in the community We believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive. Disclaimers: The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values. The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.