Chief Financial Officer
The Affiliated Sante Group
Summary
Santé is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of a growing nonprofit behavioral health organization serving communities across Maryland.
Job description
Lead the financial strategy behind life-changing behavioral health services across Maryland.
Santé is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of a growing nonprofit behavioral health organization serving communities across Maryland.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance leader who can think strategically, lead with confidence, and oversee the financial health of an organization making a meaningful impact every day.
In this role, you'll:
- Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and monthly close processes.
- Oversee accounting operations, annual audits, internal controls, and financial compliance.
- Manage grant funding, Medicaid reimbursement, government contracts, and restricted funding requirements.
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team while supporting leaders across the organization with sound financial guidance.
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability and support organizational growth.
You'll be a strong fit if you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Significant senior financial leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organization.
- Experience managing grants, government funding, Medicaid reimbursement, audits, and nonprofit financial operations.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business decisions.
- CPA or Master's degree preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Significant senior financial leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organization.
- Experience managing grants, government funding, Medicaid reimbursement, audits, and nonprofit financial operations.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business decisions.
- CPA or Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Medical, dental & vision
- Generous PTO
- Birthday off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Legal assistance
- Professional development
Company overview
The Affiliated Santé Group is a leading behavioral health organization and the largest provider of crisis response services in Maryland, with operations extending to North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1973 as part of the Rock Creek Foundation, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive behavioral health provider with over 50 years of community service experience. As the administrative organization for the Santé Group of Companies, it oversees a consortium of behavioral health service providers dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. The organization specializes in crisis intervention, outpatient mental health services, psychiatric recovery programs, senior outreach, and peer-led wellness centers. Their crisis response systems handle over 80,000 calls annually and provide immediate support through 24/7 call centers, mobile crisis teams, and urgent care services. With a strong commitment to recovery-oriented care, Santé focuses on person-centered treatment approaches that emphasize hope, resilience, and community integration. The organization operates multiple outpatient clinics, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, and specialized services for diverse populations including children, adults, seniors, and Spanish-speaking communities. Their innovative programs have been recognized as national models in behavioral health service delivery.