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Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

• To oversee the financial operations of the organization, including: Lead the development, implementation, and day to day management of all processes related to the following functions: accounting, financial management and reporting, budgeting, financial planning, business and operational reporting and analysis, performance measures, decision support and related matters.

Educational Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, or a related field; and Masters in business, finance or accounting; CPA preferred, but not required.

Functional Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, procedures and internal controls of the department.

• Overall supervision of Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, and General Accounting functions of the Finance Department.

• Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of the Finance Department staff .

• Responsible for the center's relationship with federal and state tax authorities and govern ment regulators (BPHC, regional office, etc.)

• As an integral and important management team position, will participate in and provide input into management decisions, have knowledge of health center operations (including national programs and initiatives) and provide information, insight and guidance with respect to financial planning and operational matters.

• Develop, recommend, and implement accounting and operational policies, procedures, and processes to achieve the mission.

• Ensure all insurance coverage's including director's and officer's, malpractice, general property, etc. are in place each year.

• Provide expert support and financial stewardship for the organization. Ensure risks and issues which may affect the financial health of the organization are identified, addressed, and remedied.

• Fiscal management of all city, state, and federal grants and private grants.

• Develop, supervise, and coordinate all efforts to attain maximum third - party reimbursement including capitated arrangements.

• Conduct, supervise, review or otherwise contribute to contract negotiations of various types, as appropriate.

• Supervise the preparation of all regulatory reports (i.e. FSR, UDS, Medicare, Medicaid, IRS Form 990, state tax returns, etc.); progress reports on grant-funded projects; and monitoring/reporting on project implementation.

• Ensure the organization’s leadership, including its Board of Directors, is supported with timely and accurate planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting of financial and operational outcomes. Also, attend the meetings of and report to Board of Directors at the request of the Chief Executive Officer or board members.

• Preparation of annual organization budget as well as individual grant budgets; coordinate all department budgets; work with all department heads throughout the year to insure that expenditures adhere to legal and budgetary requirements.

• Support new business development through expert analysis, planning, and decision support.

• Establish and/or measure business and operating compliance with all internal policies and practices, as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Act on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer in his/her absence and upon request.

• All other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Social Responsibilities

• Establish and ensure collaborative, supporting relationships within the organization.

• Establish and maintain positive, effective relationships with key resources, including the Bureau of Primary Health Care, state agencies and funding sources, banks, lenders, regulators, audit firms, and related external resources.

• Implement and uphold all policies of the organization and ensure that all operations are consistent with the stated mission and direction set forth by the Board of Directors.

• Foster a workplace that results in the development of a high performing team. Recruit, develop and inspire a highly effective team of financial and operational professionals. Ensure that all staff are properly coached and directed, and that clearly defined measurements of performance and rewards are utilized to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.

Key Competencies

• Ability to provide leadership & establish commitment to the development and implementation of financial strategies, plans, policies and business initiatives.

• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and strategic partnerships.

• Demonstrate a strong financial acumen. Analyze, synthesize and communicate complex data, financial data, and related issues in an accurate, objective and straightforward manner.

• Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills . Demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions supported by substantial analysis and critical data-based decision making .

• Ability to provide high level of personal direction, leadership and coaching to management and staff.

• Ability to effectively manage conflict , promote change and growth, and inspire high standards of performance.

• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills with the organization’s leaders, banks, regulators, vendors, auditors and related external entities.

• Ability to build consensus and focus within the overall organization as well as within and among various business resources and strategic partners.

• Ability to travel throughout the region to monitor overall enterprise performance and activity, and to establish relationships with key resources and affiliates.

• Ability to routinely and creatively use and understand technology necessary to collect, retain, analyze and report critical, requisite information related to human resources, payroll, benefits, and related matters.

• Ability to regularly and effectively communicate throughout all levels within the organization in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

• Ability to use computers and electronic technology to solve business problems.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated success in the role of senior financial executive with a comparable or larger sized organization. Federally Qualified Health Center experience would be highly preferred.

• Substantial business experience and high-level exposure within successful industry.

• Substantial knowledge and expertise in all facets of finance, accounting, business planning, information systems and related disciplines.

• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of financial and accounting systems and processes.

• Ability to provide leadership & establish commitment to the development and implementation of financial strategies, plans, policies and business initiatives.

• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and strategic partnerships both internally and externally.

• Should have knowledge and experience in health care finance, including third party reimbursement mechanisms and Federal guidelines regarding budget and financing; or have a viable plan to obtain such knowledge upon start of the job or within one month of start.

• Supervisory experience a must.

• Experience with implementing and using automated accounting and billing systems

Physical Requirements

• Occasional overtime/extended work hours, as required to meet important deadlines.

• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the workplace required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for periods one or more hours; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Good vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the CEO.