Chief Financial Officer

The Mental Health Association of Frederick County (MHA) is seeking an experienced financial leader to serve as our Chief Financial Officer . This executive position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial strength and long-term sustainability of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the emotional wellness of individuals and families in our community.

As a member of MHA's Senior Leadership Team, the CFO serves as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors and helps guide organizational decision-making. The CFO is responsible for financial strategy, performance, and accountability, combining executive leadership with direct involvement in financial planning, analysis, and management. The CFO leads the Finance function and supervises the Director of Finance.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability initiatives.
• Providing executive oversight of financial reporting, annual independent audits, regulatory compliance, and internal financial controls.
• Ensuring financial accountability and compliance with government grants, contracts, and other funding requirements.
• Providing meaningful financial analysis and guidance to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborating with program leadership to evaluate financial performance, strengthen budget accountability, and align financial resources with organizational priorities.
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities for improvement, and strategies to support the organization's continued financial health.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development to the Finance team.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate brings strong financial management and leadership experience, an organization-wide perspective, and the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful guidance. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic decision-making and hands-on financial work as organizational needs require.

Experience in nonprofit financial management, government grants and contracts, financial audits, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. We are seeking a collaborative, thoughtful leader who values accountability, sound financial stewardship, and the opportunity to contribute to an organization making a meaningful difference in our community.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person