CFO

Cowlitz Family Health Center•Longview, WA

2d•$145,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Cowlitz Family Health Center (CFHC) is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team and support the financial health and future of the organization. The CFO will help shape organizational strategy, lead the Finance and Billing teams, guide financial planning, and use financial insights to inform decisions that advance CFHC’s mission and the communities it serves. The position oversees budgets and revenue cycle operations, strengthens financial systems, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to maintain the organization’s financial strength, sustainability, and capacity for growth. CFHC provides medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services to people regardless of background or socioeconomic status.

Requirements

CPA or CPA candidate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
Five years of accounting and health care billing experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and federal and state regulations for grants and contracts.
Successful experience managing accounting and billing staff, including professionals and reporting supervisors.
Proficient in preparing and explaining budgets, financial statements, and financial reports consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Computer literate and knowledgeable about electronic accounting and reporting systems.
Ability to work effectively, maintain concentration in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines.
Must be bondable.
Ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Confident, self-directed approach, with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and record-keeping skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting; experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party policies and procedures.
Epic super-user experience.

Responsibilities

Shape organizational strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.
Lead and inspire the Finance and Billing teams.
Guide financial planning and translate financial insights into organizational decisions.
Oversee budgets and revenue cycle operations.
Strengthen financial systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.