About this role
Salary Range: $96,328 - $129,457 annually
Hiring Range: Up to $108,400 annually, based on qualifications and experience
Lead Finance Strategy. Drive Impact. Change Lives.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch (YBGR) is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Finance to serve as a key member of our Finance Leadership Team and strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer. This position provides leadership over accounting operations, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cash management, grants management, compliance, audits, and internal controls while helping ensure the long-term financial health of one of Montana's premier behavioral health and human services organizations.
If you are a finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping support programs that improve the lives of children, youth, and families throughout Montana.
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Why Join YBGR?
- Competitive salary with growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership role with organizational influence
- Opportunity to contribute directly to mission-driven healthcare and nonprofit services
- Collaborative executive leadership environment
- Stable and established organization serving Montana communities
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Position Overview
The Senior Director of Finance serves as the primary strategic finance partner to the CFO and works closely with executive leadership, department directors, board committees, and operational leaders. This role leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, reporting, grant financial management, compliance activities, and financial strategy development. The position may also serve as the CFO's designee as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Partner with the CFO to develop and execute organizational financial strategy
- Provide executive financial analysis and recommendations
- Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
- Present financial information to executive leadership and board committees
- Monitor organizational financial performance and sustainability
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes
- Develop financial forecasts and scenario planning models
- Analyze budget variances and financial trends
- Create financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identify opportunities, risks, and operational efficiencies
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Strengthen internal controls and financial processes
- Manage general ledger, fixed assets, and fund accounting activities
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
- Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews
- Monitor compliance with grant, federal, state, and contractual requirements
- Evaluate financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Support finance policies and procedures development
Grants, Revenue & Cash Management
- Oversee grant financial reporting and restricted funds
- Monitor cash flow and organizational liquidity
- Analyze reimbursement trends and revenue cycle performance
- Partner with program leaders to ensure funding compliance
Leadership & Team Development
- Directly supervise finance staff, including the Controller
- Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor high-performing team members
- Conduct performance evaluations and professional development planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Apply today to join a mission-driven organization where your financial leadership directly supports better outcomes for Montana's children and families .
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum eight (8) years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience with increasing responsibility
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience developing and leading high-performing teams
- Ability to pass required background screening and child abuse registry checks