Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
jefferson parish human services authority jphsaMetairie, LA
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
jefferson parish human services authority jphsaMetairie, LA
yesterday
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Other Individual and Family ServicesOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersAbout the role
Are you a mission-driven leader passionate about improving lives through healthcare and social services? We are seeking a strategic and compassionate Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and help drive sustainable impact across the community we serve in Jefferson Parish. The CFO serves as the principal financial official of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA). This unclassified position is located in Metairie, LA, in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area and reports to the Executive Director. If you support increasing access to healthcare and important community services, you’ll love our mission. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA), a local governing entity, helps individuals and families in Jefferson Parish affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities to live full, healthy, independent and productive lives.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with leadership to align financial goals with the organization's strategic vision, ensuring financial decisions prioritize the mission, support high-quality services, and promote long-term fiscal sustainability.
Serves as a key partner to the Executive Management Team (EMT), working together to address financial priorities, solve challenges, and support informed decision-making.
Plans, directs, and manages all budget activities of JPHSA and its programs.
Oversees all funding sources.
Leads and mentors Finance Operations team members with transparency and accountability.
Works on service enhancement and expansion.
Ensures compliance with requirements of granting authorities.
Manages the development, update, and communication of Finance Operations policies and procedures.
Administers contracts and other agreements for services, including ongoing fiscal monitoring.
Preferred Qualification & SkillsMaster's degree in business or finance is preferred.
(A baccalaureate in financial management, CPA, or related field with commensurate experience will be considered.)
Proven record of excellent leadership, planning, budget management and development skills, ideally within government, healthcare, social services, or nonprofit.
Grants management experience, including work with multiple funding sources.
Positive, proactive, and solution-focused.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Cultural competence and ability to treat all with dignity and respect.
Previous supervisory experience required.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Director
Location
Metairie, LA
Occupation
Financial Managers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
yesterday
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