Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary:

This is an extraordinary career opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia.  Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff.  We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings.

Georgia Pines believes this is a great opportunity for a leader who truly wants to make a difference in people’s lives. This person will provide internal leadership to further advance a performance culture that ensures that excellent care is delivered within a measurable, cost-effective, and outcomes-based framework. This position is an integral part of the agency’s executive leadership team and reports directly to the CEO with appropriate latitude for utilizing seasoned judgment to accomplish responsibilities. In addition to providing leadership to the agency’s strategic initiatives, this position will also guide the activities of the following administrative functions: Revenue Management, Contracts, Facilities Management, and Community Relations.

Responsibilities include:

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, stakeholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares service and revenue projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in services and market share. Identifies opportunities for expansion into new services.
• Oversees budget preparation and audit function

The “Ideal" candidate will possess the following qualities and experiences: 

• A passion for the mission of community-based mental health and intellectual/developmental disability services. 
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance 
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred. A minimum of five (5) years senior leadership experience in complex, multi-site behavioral health organizations. A successful track record of working collaboratively with senior management teams, direct-service and support staff, payers, community partners, external monitors and external policymakers. 
• The ability to think strategically while effectively managing multiple activities on a day-to-day basis.
• A strong business acumen with a balanced commitment to quality services.
• Be an excellent communicator, decisive & flexible manager, & strategic risk-taker with an ability to cultivate entrepreneurialism. 
• Be comfortable with and effective at being a change agent. 

Georgia Pines is seeking a real leader, someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and leadership ability to work collaboratively with the CEO to continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization.  

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
  • Critical Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Insurance
• Flexible working schedules
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
  • Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • ADD (Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment)
• Paid time off
  • 13 State Holidays and
  • Up to 12 Annual Leave days per year and
  • Up to 12 Sick Leave days per year and
  • Education Leave
  • Parental Leave 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free supervision training for licensed eligible positions
• CEU reimbursement 
• Productivity Bonus dependent on position

Type of Recruitment:

This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.  

Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.

Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime.  Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in an applicant not being considered for an interview.  An applicant who has a disability which may require special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should inform the Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview. 

 Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year without disciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.

All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:

- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.

- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.

- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.

- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.

- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.