Chief Financial Officer - Northeast Kingdom Human Services

Client : Northeast Kingdom Human Services

Position : Chief Financial Officer

Website : https : / / nkhs.org /

Location :     Newport, Vermont

Reports to : Executive Director

Estimated Starting Salary : $150,000 - $180,000 per year depending on experience

Position location : Onsite

About The Agency :

Founded in 1960, Northeast Kingdom Health Services (NKHS) has grown to become a State of Vermont Designated Agency serving all communities in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, comprising Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties. Our staff of nearly 500 provide case management, community and home support, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, vocational supports, school-based counseling, emergency care and respite services for 3400+ clients annually. The agency also offers outreach and consultation services to communities, schools, and businesses in our service area.

Position Overview :

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director and senior leadership team, providing leadership and direction for all financial operations for Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS). The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial strength and long-term sustainability through sound fiscal management, strategic planning, and disciplined execution.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO oversees accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting across all NKHS programs. The CFO also serves as the primary liaison for contractual and funding matters, leads the development of financial strategies for new and existing programs, and advances initiatives that strengthen NKHS’s financial integrity and organizational capacity.

As an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO plays an active role in developing and implementing NKHS’s mission, vision, and strategic plan to ensure the organization’s continued success and impact in the community.

Essential Job Duties :

Financial Management & Reporting

• Responsible for overall administration of accounting and financial operations, including revenue cycle, general accounting, information systems, and financial reporting in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Manages accounting control systems and internal audits to ensure accurate and timely production of financial reports.
• Ensures timely, complete, and accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable audit guidelines of the federal government and State of Vermont.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents monthly financial reports for the organization, its programs, and activities; monitors variances and reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Provides regular financial updates, forecasts, and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board to support informed decision-making.
• Oversees and reviews preparation of all programs financial reporting required for funding sources.
• Oversees banking activities and actively manages cash flow to ensure operational liquidity. Develops reliable cash-flow projections and reporting mechanisms and optimizes banking relationships to enhance cash positions.
• Oversees coordination and activities of independent auditors, ensuring all A-133 audit issues and 403(b) compliance matters are resolved, and that annual financial statements meet GAAP and all federal, state, and contractual requirements.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Operations Oversight & Compliance

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