Chief Financial Officer - WWMG - Everett, WA

IKS Health•,

10d•$225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

WWMG is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization’s financial strategy, stability, and operational performance. The role manages complex revenue cycles, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with clinician leadership to align financial goals with patient care. The CFO oversees financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting operations, financial reporting, cash and investment management, financial relationships, and finance team development. The position also works with the Board of Directors, executive leadership, lenders, auditors, investors, vendors, and other external partners. IKS Health is managing the initial recruitment process; WWMG will be the direct employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
8–10 years of experience working in a financial capacity within a medical group.
5–7 years of experience with payer contract negotiation within a medical group or vendor.
Experience with value-based care delivery models, particularly designing or managing financial incentives or models within a VBC structure.
Experience designing, implementing, and running physician compensation models within medical groups.
Background in a Big 4 or regional public accounting firm.
3–5 years of experience in a senior finance leadership role and 8–10 years of total accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and SEC reporting.
Hands-on ERP systems experience.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, including the ability to motivate staff.
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and healthcare compliance-related issues.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Create annual financial objectives aligned with the company’s growth and expansion plans.
Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including divisional profit and loss, forecast-versus-budget results, and weekly divisional cash flow.
Review monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
Analyze business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings.
Develop and maintain monthly and annual operating budgets, including actual-versus-budget reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Manage the financial planning and analysis department, including reporting, software implementation, and budgeting and forecasting tools.
Participate in weekly conference calls with lenders, vendors, and executive leadership.
Supervise accounting systems, databases, financial software, and staff, and ensure system maintenance and backups.
Review and ensure appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reporting for executive leadership, lenders, investors, and the Board of Directors.
Select and engage consultants and auditors and, as requested, investors.
Oversee preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and quarterly and annual investor reports.
Oversee preparation and timely filing of local, state, federal, and international tax returns.
Work with Human Resources and Legal to ensure appropriate legal and other compliance.
Oversee month-end close activities, review closing procedures, and eliminate inefficiencies.
Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and controls.
Hire, develop, and manage finance department directors, managers, and staff.
Serve as a key contact for external auditors and manage preparation and support for external audits.
Coordinate with finance functional staff on methods to attain team goals.
Oversee cash, investments, and asset management; assess investment opportunities and recommend actions based on potential returns and risks.
Maintain collaborative banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
Use forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into organizational plans and operating budgets.
Engage the Board of Directors in developing short- and long-term plans, projections, and budgets.
Represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
Remain current on audit best practices and laws governing company operations.
Mentor and develop senior managers and/or directors, including allocating work, providing systems training, conducting performance evaluations, and building an effective team.
Guide cross-divisional teams outside the CFO’s direct span of control.
Manage cash-flow planning and ensure funds are available.
Oversee weekly cash management and the Accounts Payable Department; establish a payables approval process, including signing large checks and authorizing large wires and ACH transactions.
Supervise accounts receivable management and provide guidance on collections.