Chief Financial Officer

Hill Country Community Clinic

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Officer                   

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

LOCATION:  Redding & Round Mountain          

REPORTS TO:  Chief Executive Officer

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Hill Country Community Clinic (HCCC) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing comprehensive patient-centered primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, mental health and outreach services to low income, multi-ethnic, uninsured and underinsured populations.  

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and routinely interacts with the Board of Directors (BOD). The CFO plays a crucial role in managing the financial health and sustainability of the organization. The CFO is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of HCCC, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and grant requirements. The CFO is responsible for leading the annual budgeting process, producing monthly financial statements and performance measurement reports for the BOD and internal management, and assuring the organization is in conformance with reporting requirements for the various funding sources it receives. The CFO directs the establishment and maintenance of accounting principles, practices, and procedures according to generally accepted accounting principles. Maintains all accounting records and is responsible for the development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies, trends, billing, collections, and increased revenue possibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects the essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The CEO may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Maintains all financial records according to financial and accounting policies and procedures that conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Monitors HCCC’s financial performance and ensures the financial reporting data is accurate and timely.
• Presents timely and accurate financial statements and audits to the CEO and the BOD.
• Under the CEO’s direction, works with the executive leadership team to develop the organization’s budget and provides ongoing oversight of the organization’s performance relative to its budget. Also oversees auditing, accounting, purchasing, insurance, investing, and long-range forecasting processes.
• Monitors monthly billings to grantor sources and ensures submission of all reports and deposits required by law.
• Responsible for establishment of and compliance with adequate internal financial controls to safeguard the assets of the clinic.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of funding and resultant financial information to federal, state, county and local agencies.
• Serves as staff to the Finance Committee of the BOD.
• Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the organization’s annual report.
• Provides orientation, direction, supervision, and evaluation of finance department staff. Facilitates the interaction and teamwork with other departments.
• Participates as a member of the executive leadership team to develop organizational goals and strategies, design organizational policies, and coordinate organizational activities. When requested by the CEO, leads research efforts related to modeling of strategic service line growth and leads proforma development activities.
• Attends BOD and Finance Committee meetings as directed by the CEO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees Finance, Accounting, Billing and Payroll departments.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning and directing work.
• Appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, master’s degree and CPA credential preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ management accounting and financial management experience in health care and/or non-profit environment.
• Previous experience with public and private grants, and the related accounting, reporting and review processes.
• Prior CFO experience in an FQHC setting is ideal
• Knowledge of PPS reimbursement, PPS rate setting, PPS reconciliation, Medicare cost reporting, 340b programming, and FQHC APM are highly desirable.
• Significant prior experience working with California’s Medi-Cal program on PPS rate adjustments is also valuable.
• Experience in developing and implementing procedures and systems in a growing and changing organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of healthcare finance and reimbursement.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis based on leading trends, current market conditions, and overall business information.
• Knowledge, skill and experience in Information Systems are also preferred.
• Understanding of FQHC regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, able to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Familiarity with organizational change management principles in a healthcare environment.
• Commitment to ethical and transparent financial practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data driven decision making.
• Capacity to think strategically and contribute to the organizations long-term vision and mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typical office-based setting and requires prolonged period of time working at desk with computer usage.
• Occasional travel to clinics, and may travel for meetings, training and conferences.
• May be extended hours during budget cycles, audits, grant reporting and other deadlines

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.