Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer for one of our clients located in Brooklyn, New York.

Our client is an established non-profit specializing in healthcare and social services serving vulnerable and underserved communities.

Salary range is from $150,000 to $160,000 and is fully on-site.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the executive leadership team, the CFO will oversee all core finance and administrative functions, including:

Finance & Accounting

• Own all day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, bank recs, close, and audit prep
• Lead cash flow planning and ensure funds are available to meet operating needs
• Oversee investment, asset, and banking relationships
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with nonprofit and healthcare funding requirements
• Lead annual audits and tax filings; act as primary liaison to external auditors
• Build forward-looking models, dashboards, and reporting tools to advise executive leadership and the Board

Revenue Cycle & Billing

• Oversee end-to-end revenue cycle across Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers
• Ensure accurate coding, billing, claims processing, reimbursement, and denial management
• Track payer trends and create KPIs to maximize collections and reduce denials
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and other healthcare billing standards

Budgeting & Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting in partnership with program leadership
• Analyze budget vs. actuals; provide recommendations to drive performance and sustainability
• Develop short- and long-term financial strategies aligned to mission and funding realities
• Ensure fiscal systems align with grant/contract terms and allowable spending

Operations & Administration

• Oversee core administrative functions including purchasing, facilities, vehicles, and insurance
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, staffing costs, and benefits strategy
• Integrate financial and operational systems for better visibility, efficiency, and compliance

Board & Governance

• Serve as primary financial voice to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Audit/Risk Committees
• Present financials, scenario modeling, and risk assessments to inform strategic decisions
• Support long-term planning, policy development, and organizational sustainability

Compliance, Risk & Quality

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit reporting standards and healthcare regulations (including Medicaid/Medicare, DOHMH, OMH, OASAS, HRSA)
• Protect organizational risk profile through proper insurance coverage and financial controls
• Promote trauma-informed, accountable, transparent financial practices
• Contribute to organization-wide quality improvement efforts by making financial data accessible, meaningful, and actionable

Who You Are

• A hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a mission-centered environment
• Calm under pressure, diplomatic, and able to build trust with program leaders, clinicians, funders, auditors, the CEO, and the Board
• Strong communicator who can explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Decisive, proactive, and solutions-focused with a bias for execution and continuous improvement
• Comfortable leading in a complex, highly regulated environment with multiple funding streams and multiple reporting obligations

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including ownership of accounting/finance operations
• Experience in a complex nonprofit environment, ideally with healthcare, behavioral health, or human services funding
• Deep understanding of government funding and reimbursement, including Medicaid/Medicare, city/state/federal grants, and private foundation grants
• Experience managing audits, Board reporting, budgets, and cash flow for a multi-program organization
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills; familiarity with nonprofit accounting software (FundEZ or similar)
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Why This Role Matters

This is not a passive “back office” finance seat. This is a visible executive role in a community-focused healthcare nonprofit with a mission to close gaps in access, care, and health equity in Brooklyn. You’ll shape financial strategy, stabilize growth, protect compliance, and ensure the organization can continue to deliver critical care to people who need it most.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates with nonprofit healthcare / behavioral health / community health finance leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Please include your resume and brief summary of relevant experience (revenue size managed, team size led, payer/reimbursement exposure, audit/Board experience).

Only candidates meeting the minimum leadership and funding exposure requirements will be contacted for next steps.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Mark Tumada