Salary: $145,000.00 – $175,000.00 Annually
Location : Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00156
Job Classification: Finance
Opening Date: 06/23/2023
Job Description
Qualified applicants are asked to apply by July 24, 2023.
Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (HCMHRSB or MHRSB), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides leadership in public behavioral health care in Hamilton County. MHRSB contracts with numerous non-profit agencies to provide direct care in a community-based setting. Through the 38 non-profit providers who deliver non-hospital behavioral health services-crisis care, outpatient, residential, and housing-MHRSB serves over 26,000 mental health and addiction clients annually.
HCMHRSB is seeking a strategic leader to be its next Chief Financial Officer. The CFO is responsible for establishing Board financial goals and objectives, and planning, directing, implementing, and coordinating fiscal activities of Board. The CFO serves on the Executive Management team and directly supervises a team of three. This position reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer.
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Process Optimization and Contextual Reporting: The next CFO will have the unique opportunity to evaluate and enhance existing financial processes and procedures to ensure that MHRSB leadership remains informed and empowered with a deep understanding of financial trends to enable strategic planning for the future.
Streamlining and Innovation: While the need for sweeping changes is not envisioned, the CFO will have the opportunity to identify areas for improvement and examine processes to include allocation summaries, room and board rate evaluations, and fund allocations from cost reimbursement to Purchase of Service (POS). The CFO will suggest, implement, and manage the process to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and enhance overall efficiency.
Cash Flow Management: The CFO will be adept at preparing, implementing and maintaining annual budgets and as such will review, update and enhance systems and processes around cash flow management including preparing a 5-year spending plan for the mental health levy including allocations to providers. The CFO will have an opportunity to assist with preparing for future levies and gaining an intimate understanding of finance software and system integrations to effectively manage the various expenditures and revenue streams.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position will be $145,000 – $175,000. HCMHRSB offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA, 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, eligibility for Hamilton County Employees’ Federal Credit Union, deferred compensation, life and supplement life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, college advantage savings plan, and participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Desired Qualifications
The position requires a Master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field and ten (10) years’ experience in financial management; or equivalent. Experience in governmental accounting is required; experience in or knowledge of behavioral health systems is desired. CPA certification, knowledge of MS Excel and Access, and auditing experience is a plus.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than July 24, 2023. Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the criteria outlined in this brochure. For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com or by calling (312) 240-3401.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate degree
02
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
- Municipal Government
- County Government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- United States Armed Forces
- Private Sector
- Other
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Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in financial management?
- 0 – 2 Years
- 3 – 4 Years
- 5 – 6 Years
- 7 – 9 Years
- 10+ Years
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How would you rate your knowledge of behavioral health systems?
- Very knowledgeable
- Somewhat knowledgeable
- No knowledge / N/A
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Please enter any certifications you currently possess that are applicable to this position.
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Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?
- Yes
- No
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