Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak

Chief Financial Officer

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Full-timeSanta Rosa, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 2 years in a healthcare or behavioral health setting, is required.
Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare and Medicaid, revenue cycle management, and cost reporting is required.
Proficiency in financial and accounting software and advanced Excel skills is required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
A CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.
Experience in acute inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health finance is preferred.
Experience with electronic health record or billing systems is preferred.
Knowledge of financial analysis and strategic planning is required.
Healthcare-specific regulatory and compliance knowledge is required.
Leadership and cross-departmental collaboration skills are required.
Attention to detail and integrity in financial reporting are required.
Problem-solving ability under regulatory and operational constraints is required.
The role requires working extended hours during month-end and year-end close, budget season, and survey periods.

Responsibilities

Ensure that monthly financial statements are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly in compliance with company policies and standards, and identify and correct outstanding variances promptly.
Prepare corporate-required reports, including the Monthly Operating Report and forecasts, accurately and on time.
Direct Revenue Cycle operations to ensure timely accounts receivable collection and minimize uncompensated care; work toward cash collection and accounts receivable day goals; reduce bad debt and denials; and routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify and address performance issues.
Ensure that front-end revenue cycle processes are in place, including insurance verification for all patients; work with the Financial Counselor to determine patient portions, approve discounts or charity, and ensure proper recording of upfront collections.
Supervise Accounting, Patient Accounting, Health Information Management, and other departments assigned by the CEO.
Prepare annual capital budgets and Capital Equipment Requests, and ensure assets and related depreciation are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies.
Provide financial leadership and guidance to facility managers, train managers on financial matters, and provide routine feedback regarding department performance.
Maintain current knowledge of healthcare industry trends and changes and ensure the facility is prepared and compliant.
Occasionally travel to corporate or regional meetings as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in acute inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health finance.
Experience with electronic health record or billing systems.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Santa Rosa

Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak · Santa Rosa, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Salary: USD 150,000–195,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Financial Executives

Description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team.

Your Impact

The Facility CFO is responsible for the financial health, integrity, and strategic direction of the facility. This role leads all financial operations — including budgeting, financial reporting, revenue cycle management, cost control, and regulatory compliance — while partnering with the facility Administrator and department heads to drive sound financial decision-making that supports high-quality patient care and organizational sustainability.

How We Help

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds and offers a wide array of individualized mental health treatment services for teens and adults. We also offer treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions. We help individuals improve their clinical status, regain their quality of life, and return to normal daily activities with their families and community.

Every member of our team, from clinicians and nurses to support staff and administrators, is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and healing environment. We are proud to serve our community with integrity, clinical excellence, and deep compassion.

Address: 1287 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

EEOC Employer. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

We participate in the E-Verify program. Follow the link for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Requirements

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 2 years in a healthcare or behavioral health setting
Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement (Medicare/Medicaid), revenue cycle management, and cost reporting
Proficiency in financial/accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

CPA, CMA, or MBA
Experience in acute inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health finance
Experience with EHR/billing systems

Core Competencies

Financial analysis and strategic planning
Regulatory and compliance knowledge (healthcare-specific)
Leadership and cross-departmental collaboration
Attention to detail and integrity in financial reporting
Problem-solving under regulatory and operational constraints

Physical/Work Requirements

Primarily office-based within the facility; may require occasional travel to corporate or regional meetings
Ability to work extended hours during month-end/year-end close, budget season, and survey periods

Responsibilities

Ensures that monthly financial statements are completed timely and accurately
Ensures that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and in compliance with company policies and standards and that any outstanding variances are identified and corrected timely.
Prepares corporate required reports (including the Monthly Operating Report, Forecasts) timely and accurately.
Directs the operations of the Revenue Cycle to ensure that accounts receivable is collected timely and uncompensated care is kept to a minimum. Strives to achieve goals for cash collections and AR days and to reduce bad debt and denials. Routinely reviews revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting the overall performance
Is actively involved in ensuring Front End Revenue Cycle processes are in place including ensuring the insurance verification is completed on 100% of patients, working with the Financial Counselor to ensure proper determination of patient portions and approval of any discounts or charity and proper logging of upfront collections.
Supervises Accounting, Patient Accounting, Health Information Management and any other departments assigned by the CEO.
Prepares annual capital budgets and Capital Equipment Requests. Ensures assets and related depreciation is recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies
Provides financial leadership and guidance to facility managers. Trains managers on financial matters and provides routine feedback regarding department performance
Maintains current knowledge of healthcare industry trends and changes and ensures the facility is prepared and in compliance.

Benefits

Pay range: $150,000 - $195,000 per year with bonus potential
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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