Chief Financial Officer - Public Health/Social Services/Government

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)- Healthcare/Social Services/Government

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 principle 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.

Compensation, Benefits & More

Competitive Salary: Starting at $100,000 per year, depending on experience

Health Insurance: Great health insurance package with generous employer match and option to add dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Leave: Generous accrual rate for paid annual and sick leave in addition to at least 10-12 paid official state holidays

Retirement: Eligibility for Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plan option for supplemental tax-deferred retirement savings

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Public service loan forgiveness program for student loan debt

Free Parking

Training Opportunities Available: These may include annual CEUs, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with leadership to align financial goals with strategic vision.

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.

Prepares and delivers testimony related to JPHSA before Legislative Committees as requested.

Develops impact statements in collaboration with Executive Management Team members to submit to various state planning and budget entities.

Oversees MCO and other third party payor contracts for JPHSA and its programs, including provider credentialing.

Manages the development, update, and communication of Finance Operations policies and procedures.

Administers contracts and other agreements for services, including ongoing fiscal monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Master'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.

Join us in shaping a healthier future. If you believe every dollar should make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this position by submitting resume and cover letter to .