Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate to become CFAO will be an innovative leader with operational expertise and a commitment to effective management and leadership. We seek candidates who are highly regarded by peers and capable of leading best practices, not merely adopting them. The most compelling prospects will offer:

• A genuine facility for alignment and integration, in both strategy and execution
• A mentor committed to inspiring growth through guidance, wisdom, empowerment and support
• An impatience with bureaucracy, balanced with appropriate regard for process
• Truly superb communications skills, whether when one-on-one or in large gatherings
• An inviting, collaborative spirit of grace and humility matched with a propensity for decisive action
• A willingness to experiment
• The cultural sensitivity, humility and competence to thrive in an exceedingly dynamic and demanding operating environment
• An appetite for improvement and impact
• Working knowledge of philanthropy and philanthropic leadership, with an unyielding focus on impact
• Holds an innate sense of service in action, an unfailing commitment to excellence and the ability to help the Foundation as a "doing" culture
• A manager who embraces real transparency in both internal operations and external dealings
• A gifted leader for whom life-long learning is a natural talent, a source of joy and a model for colleagues
• A confident leader accustomed to managing exceptionally committed teams
• An impassioned leader who can call on complementary reserves of urgency, tenacity and patience
• Mission obsessed and unapologetic in the focus on agreed-upon priorities with an impact-first mindset
• Fearless in modeling a willingness to learn and challenge us to get better
• Committed to influencing a work environment where everything – internally and externally – is in service of creating health equity
• A colleague who is nimble, embraces ambiguity and understands when to ask and when to act
• Adept in ways of engaging others in a common cause
• An executive who will embrace visibility without ego

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
• 12 years’ experience in financial management with increasing responsibility
• 3 years’ experience in a CFO role
• 7 years of experience leading a team in a supervisory role
• 5 years of experience leading the operations of an organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management and compliance issues
• Demonstrated leadership in the non-profit sector
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

We offer a robust benefit and wellness package, 401(k) match, and generous paid leave programs. The hiring range for this position is $400,000 to $450,000, paid as salaried exempt, and is eligible for all CHF benefits.  This is a full-time position in Denver, Colorado with the exception of required travel. We work on a hybrid schedule of three days in-office (required and set by CHF) and two days remote.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to have a meaningful impact through their professional contributions. Interested candidates may submit their resumes and cover letters on the Colorado Health Foundation’s website (www.coloradohealth.org).

This position closes on April 11, 2025

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.