Bridgewell, a nonprofit agency that provides an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges, seeks a mission-driven and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training throughout Eastern Massachusetts, receiving significant funding to carry out this work through Department of Development Services (DDS) contracts. As Bridgewell grows its services and programs to expand its reach and impact, the next CFO will be instrumental in supporting these goals through strategic financial leadership.
Bridgewell employs over 1,400 employees, including 90+ healthcare professionals, and has a rich history of providing social and human services spanning 65 years. Guided by its mission to inspire hope and empower people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential, Bridgewell offers broad and diverse service areas of behavioral health, disability services, recovery services, homeless and housing services, and specialized services, and is home to the Center for Professional Development.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer and a key member of Bridgewell’s Executive Management Team, the CFO oversees the $97 million annual operating budget, directs the agency’s financial services, and provides leadership and direction to fiscal operations that support Bridgewell’s mission, objectives, growth, and long-term financial viability. The CFO also serves as the Corporate Compliance Officer and Treasurer of the organization.
Bridgewell’s next CFO will be a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, Executive Management Team, and Board of Directors, aligning resources with strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will be a financial leader with deep experience in nonprofit financial management, familiar with the complexities and requirements of diverse nonprofit revenue streams, and equipped to productively partner with external auditors and banking relations. To sustain the agency’s current success and support future growth, the CFO will be a change leader well-versed in financial best practices and leveraging technology to implement system and process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity. As the leader of the Finance Department, the CFO will be expected to be a strong manager and mentor, able to unify and inspire staff and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high-quality service.
Bridgewell has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search and to help identify outstanding candidates. All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed to the search firm as indicated below.
Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
