Crossnore Communities for Children
Chief Financial Officer
Crossnore Communities for Children, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
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Chief Financial Officer
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Crossnore Communities for Children Crossnore Communities for Children provided pay range: $160,000.00 - $215,000.00 annually Job Overview
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Crossnore Communities for Children, you’ll be more than a financial leader — you’ll be a champion for children and families. Guided by our vision of The Way to Hope and Healing, you will steward the resources that make it possible for us to create lasting impact in homes, schools, and communities. Your leadership will ensure the financial health, sustainability, and innovation needed to keep this continuum of services strong — from trauma-responsive schools to safe homes to thriving communities. This role is about more than managing numbers; it’s about building trust, fueling innovation, and safeguarding the future so that every child and family we serve has the chance to thrive. Responsibilities
Lead financial strategy and provide oversight for accounting functions (payroll, accounts payable, audit, tax, investments, and cash flow). Guide the CEO and Executive Leadership Team in strategic fiscal planning. Oversee Medicaid and behavioral health revenue cycles including billing, payer contracting, denial management, and encounter reporting. Manage state and county purchase-of-service contracts and Title IV-E reimbursement. Develop KPIs tied to financial health, program impact, and operational efficiency. Provide transparent and timely reporting to the CEO, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. Lead audit and tax compliance, ensuring adherence to GAAP, FASB, and IRS requirements. Partner with IT on data integrity, cybersecurity, and financial systems innovation. Drive financial modeling for capacity, payer mix, and value-based contract readiness. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across financial and organizational practices. Supervise and coach the finance team, fostering accountability and growth. Champion a healthy, trauma-informed, and collaborative workplace culture. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA credentials preferred. 10+ years of broad finance experience, ideally in accounting, followed by at least 7 years in financial leadership positions. Experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization or related organization with a budget exceeding $20 million. Extensive experience in financial operations and risk management, financial modeling & forecasting, and pooled investment and donor advised funds. Working with investment managers and Board Finance, Audit & Investment Committees. Supervising senior staff and working collaboratively in a management team environment. Healthcare, and behavioral health systems, specifically related to behavioral health billing and financial modeling. Benefits
Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans. 401k with employer match (up to 6%). Ongoing Training. 20 Days PTO. 11 Paid Holidays. What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team is passionate about serving children and families, and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment.
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Chief Financial Officer
role at
Crossnore Communities for Children Crossnore Communities for Children provided pay range: $160,000.00 - $215,000.00 annually Job Overview
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Crossnore Communities for Children, you’ll be more than a financial leader — you’ll be a champion for children and families. Guided by our vision of The Way to Hope and Healing, you will steward the resources that make it possible for us to create lasting impact in homes, schools, and communities. Your leadership will ensure the financial health, sustainability, and innovation needed to keep this continuum of services strong — from trauma-responsive schools to safe homes to thriving communities. This role is about more than managing numbers; it’s about building trust, fueling innovation, and safeguarding the future so that every child and family we serve has the chance to thrive. Responsibilities
Lead financial strategy and provide oversight for accounting functions (payroll, accounts payable, audit, tax, investments, and cash flow). Guide the CEO and Executive Leadership Team in strategic fiscal planning. Oversee Medicaid and behavioral health revenue cycles including billing, payer contracting, denial management, and encounter reporting. Manage state and county purchase-of-service contracts and Title IV-E reimbursement. Develop KPIs tied to financial health, program impact, and operational efficiency. Provide transparent and timely reporting to the CEO, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. Lead audit and tax compliance, ensuring adherence to GAAP, FASB, and IRS requirements. Partner with IT on data integrity, cybersecurity, and financial systems innovation. Drive financial modeling for capacity, payer mix, and value-based contract readiness. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across financial and organizational practices. Supervise and coach the finance team, fostering accountability and growth. Champion a healthy, trauma-informed, and collaborative workplace culture. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA credentials preferred. 10+ years of broad finance experience, ideally in accounting, followed by at least 7 years in financial leadership positions. Experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a nonprofit organization or related organization with a budget exceeding $20 million. Extensive experience in financial operations and risk management, financial modeling & forecasting, and pooled investment and donor advised funds. Working with investment managers and Board Finance, Audit & Investment Committees. Supervising senior staff and working collaboratively in a management team environment. Healthcare, and behavioral health systems, specifically related to behavioral health billing and financial modeling. Benefits
Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans. 401k with employer match (up to 6%). Ongoing Training. 20 Days PTO. 11 Paid Holidays. What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team is passionate about serving children and families, and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment.
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