Finance Director

Serve the People Community Health Center•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director is an integral member of the senior management team, participating in major policy decisions. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Director will oversee the operation of the Center’s financial programs (as designated). They will develop, organize and implement all of the accounting and financial programs. The following statements for this position reflect only some specific responsibilities and are considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all duties required that may be inherent in the position: Working in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and the senior management team, prepare an annual operating budget for the Center. Prepare budgets for contracts with government sources and private donors; prepare all financial reports for contracts. Develop financial analysis of projects, programs and grant requirements. Provide leadership in the proper application of accounting policies and procedures. Manage the internal and external audit function, including audits by contracting agencies. Manage the Center’s banking relationships Supervise and preform accounting functions that require the application of fund accounting principles. Provide accuracy and integrity of financial records, including ledgers, journals and contract financial records. Prepare monthly financial reports of income and expenses, receivables, payables and back balances for the Board of Directors and other financial reports and analysis as required. Working in conjunction with the senior management team, advise department managers regarding fiscally related issues and problems. Manage payroll preparation and reporting. Manage procurement (as designated) including price negotiation, credit application and the review of supplier contracts before commitment. Manage the insurance needs of the Center and ensure that the insurance coverage is appropriate. Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and training of new financial/accounting staff. Responsible for the supervision and timely performance of all financial/accounting staff. Ensure compliance with federal, state and county regulations and funding compliance. Revise, as necessary, the STP Financial Policies and Procedures Manual. Will cultivate teamwork, unity, harmony, goodwill and work closely with all members of the employees, staff, executive leadership, and administration. Adhere to HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws to protect patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and executive team.

Requirements

5-7 years of accounting and finance experience including participation in an audit process.
Experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and other parties.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial information and understand its relationship with grant and donor contractual requirements.
Ability to interact with other professionals and make presentations to the Board of Directors.
Ability to perform estimates and relevant financial calculations to enhance the reliability of financial data and budget.

Responsibilities

Prepare an annual operating budget for the Center.
Prepare budgets for contracts with government sources and private donors; prepare all financial reports for contracts.
Develop financial analysis of projects, programs and grant requirements.
Provide leadership in the proper application of accounting policies and procedures.
Manage the internal and external audit function, including audits by contracting agencies.
Manage the Center’s banking relationships
Supervise and preform accounting functions that require the application of fund accounting principles.
Provide accuracy and integrity of financial records, including ledgers, journals and contract financial records.
Prepare monthly financial reports of income and expenses, receivables, payables and back balances for the Board of Directors and other financial reports and analysis as required.
Advise department managers regarding fiscally related issues and problems.
Manage payroll preparation and reporting.
Manage procurement (as designated) including price negotiation, credit application and the review of supplier contracts before commitment.
Manage the insurance needs of the Center and ensure that the insurance coverage is appropriate.
Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and training of new financial/accounting staff.
Responsible for the supervision and timely performance of all financial/accounting staff.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and county regulations and funding compliance.
Revise, as necessary, the STP Financial Policies and Procedures Manual.
Cultivate teamwork, unity, harmony, goodwill and work closely with all members of the employees, staff, executive leadership, and administration.
Adhere to HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws to protect patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and executive team.