Chief Financial Officer

ROANOKE CHOWAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•Ahoskie, NC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader who is directly responsible for managing all financial operations and systems within the organization. This includes ensuring that all accounting and fiscal functions comply with legal and regulatory standards. The CFO oversees the administration of the organization's financial strategic plan, which includes budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, grants management, auditing, internal and external reporting, cash flow management, accounts receivables management, financial planning, data analysis, revenue cycle management, value-based care, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The CFO collaborates with the chief executive officer to create the strategic plan and ensures that the financial systems and technology align with people, processes, and values that support and further the organization’s mission. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall operations concerning financial matters. They model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of the organization.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal guidelines regarding budget and grant management
Ability to perform various duties ranging from direct involvement in report analysis, annual audit procedures, preparation of annual budgets.
Oral and written communication skills to present and discuss financial issues with Administration and the Board of Directors.
Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality
Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision-making skills, and function effectively on a team.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Experience: Minimum of five to seven years of experience in a federally qualified health center, financial leadership position preferred
Knowledge and thorough understanding of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s) in regard to the Federal 330 Public Health Service Act
Knowledge of thorough understanding of the 340B program
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the medical and administrative staff, patients and the community.
Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work; delegating and achieving goals and objectives.
Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, interpreting, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
Skill in developing comprehensive reports.
Ability to plan, organize, and integrate priorities and deadlines.
Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret complex data and, resolve operational problems.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous risk assessment.
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate organizational software.

Nice To Haves

MBA and CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement internal controls, policies and procedures
Manage accounts receivable, collections or receivables and control billing to third parties
Manage cash flow
Supervise finance department staff
Oversee general accounting to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Facilitate and assist with the preparation of reports to include but not limited to UDS report, Financial status report, HRSA reporting, grant reporting
Produce financial reports for management and the Board of Directors
Assist managers in monitoring the use of program resources
Serve as a liaison between management and the Board Finance Committee
Work in conjunction with the CEO to plan and finance growth of RCCHC
Safeguard assets
Provide needed data and cost analysis to assist Leadership team in decision making by evaluation cost implications and sustainability
Monitor and communicate observed trends affecting operations related to revenue streams and grant funding levels
Supports implementation of the health care plan and provides feedback needed to assess organizational accomplishments
Plan and monitor cash requirements, prepare budgets and assist with preparation of grants
Participate in quarterly Provider meetings on an as needed basis
Participate as an active member of the Executive team
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation