Chief Financial Officer

Job Posting Title

Chief Financial Officer

Agency

Supervisory Organization

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer

About the Position: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a critical member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic financial direction and management for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position ensures the alignment of the agency’s financial strategies with its mission to promote better health outcomes for Oklahomans through innovative and accessible mental health and substance use services.

The CFO is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the agency’s financial operations, including budget development and oversight, financial reporting, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective financial management in a managed care environment. The role also includes providing expert financial advising to support data-driven decision-making.

As a leader in fiscal accountability, the CFO fosters transparency, ensures fiscal responsibility, and drives excellence in financial operations to support the agency’s core values and strategic goals. This position requires a collaborative approach, fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the development and implementation of long-term organizational initiatives that enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: Open until filled.
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least six years of progressive professional experience in financial management, analysis, or strategic planning.
• A minimum of three years in a leadership role, including supervisory or executive-level responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and demonstrated leadership capability may be considered.
• Preference may be given to candidates who are currently certified as a public accountant (CPA) in the state of Oklahoma.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: With an annual appropriated budget exceeding $300 million, the ODMHSAS Finance division administers the agency’s budgeting, procurement, reimbursement and billing services for Central Administration, state-operated facilities, and other community partners

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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