[Hiring] Chief Financial and Strategy Officer @Catalight

Role Description

This isn't a traditional CFO role. If you are a strategic operator and generalist leader who can architect financial and operational infrastructure, ensure data and insights are accessible to everyone, and drive cross-functional alignment, keep reading.

Are you a progressive leader, a big-picture thinker, and perpetually curious? Do you thrive in complexity, think in systems, and have the judgment to make high-stakes decisions quickly? Interested in partnering with our executive team and board of directors to help build the company's future?

We are seeking a dynamic and modern Chief Financial and Strategy Officer to advance our mission of disrupting healthcare systems and ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities have equitable access to the services they need, when they need them, regardless of geography, race, gender, or sexual orientation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare and drive initiatives that dismantle barriers and biases contributing to these inequities by balancing short-term results with long-term sustainability.

This role goes far beyond traditional finance. You'll lead an integrated portfolio spanning:

• Finance
• Business Intelligence
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Contracting
• Quality
• Data Infrastructure
• Information Systems
• Technology

The ideal candidate is a change agent who understands that the issues we face are judgment issues, not just accounting issues. Key qualities include:

• Meta-thinking
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Emotional intelligence
• Future-focused perspective

You will work directly with our CEO and leadership team and collaborate with the executive team, leading finance, business intelligence, risk management, compliance, contracting, quality, and technology.

Qualifications

• Strong people leader with a history of building scalable growth ecosystems from the ground up within quickly moving and creative industries or roles.
• Bold: Challenges the status quo and embraces disruptive innovation.
• Community-Oriented: Strong connector with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
• Equity-Informed: Effectively advocates for historically excluded or forgotten groups.
• Wellbeing-Driven: Advocate for the wellbeing and needs of your team.
• Technical Innovator: Familiarity with the latest tech and competitive generative ecosystems.
• Excellent Storyteller: Highly effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Flexible + Firm Mindset: Flexibility and willingness to change approach based on evolved strategy.
• Strong Discretion: Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively within the work environment.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
• Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must attend any required training, e.g., HIPAA compliance, workplace safety, cyber security, and inclusive leadership for managers.

Benefits

• Full-time position.
• Compensation: $450,000 - $550,000.

Company Description

Catalight is the parent organization leading a family of companies (FoC) that includes Easterseals Northern California, Easterseals Hawaii, and Catalight Care Services (CCS). Across the four non-profit companies, nearly 900 employees work together to responsibly disrupt and transform home and community-based care, aiming to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that proactively addresses complex societal problems, such as healthcare access and improved well-being for underrepresented communities.