Finance Director

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

Summary:

The Finance Director is a key member of the agency’s leadership team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and compliance oversight of the organization’s financial functions. Managing an annual budget of approximately $15 million, the Finance Director provides direction and supervision to the Accounting, Finance, Grants Management, and Mental Health Billing teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in all financial operations. This role supports high-quality behavioral health programming by maintaining strong fiscal controls, timely reporting, and effective revenue cycle management.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Senior Finance Director on all financial matters related to the agency;
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management to the Accounting, Finance, Grants, and Mental Health Billing teams.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture across departments, prioritizing accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the Senior Finance Director, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Lead the development of the annual organizational budget in collaboration with program and agency leadership.
• Support program and administrative leaders with financial training, reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Operations to integrate financial processes and support organizational efficiency.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, forecasts, and dashboards for leadership and board review.
• Conduct financial modeling, cost-allocation analysis, and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and cash flow; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares and submits analytical and data reports in support of agency grants and service contracts;
• Supports mental health billing to Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance companies;
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting processes, including general ledger management, AP/AR, semi-monthly payroll oversight, and month-end and year-end close.
• Assists with cash and debt management functions;
• Assists with managing agency cost center accounting;
• Assists with the preparation and submission of annual indirect cost proposal to appropriate approving agency. Oversees the implementation of the cost allocation plan for federal reporting and internal management;
• Oversees annual external audit including single audit act and works with Senior Finance Director to ensure correction of any deficiencies noted;
• Manages adherence to policy and procedure and enforces internal controls;
• Assists with the preparation of fiscal grant reporting and ensures deadlines are met;
• Preparation of reports to local, state and federal regulatory bodies;
• Works closely with the Senior Finance Director to negotiate with funding organizations on contract terms and requirements;
• Oversees agency purchasing and procurement;
• Supervisory experience required

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Ability to step into perform tasks of subordinate staff when necessary;
• Ability to act on sound judgment in the absence of close supervision;
• Familiarity with facility operations and management;
• Maintain a high degree of personal and professional ethics;
• Active participation in agency morale and team-building efforts;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Finance Director.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Supervisory experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent Excel skills, strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products, and strong familiarity with computer-based accounting systems. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to operate in a team environment and work well with others. Familiarity or Experience with Abila MIP puts you at the top of the candidate list. Working knowledge of Qualifacts CareLogic or other Electronic Health Record is strongly desired.