SUMMARY: Directs the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, funding agencies, and the financial community by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax accounting, purchasing, real estate, and insurance activities for the organization.

2. Interprets and monitors fiscal policies and procedures in consultation with Executive Director.

3. Works in coordination with MIS Coordinator to ensure adequate data collection for funding source reports; complete reports, as required.

4. Develops and implements expanded data and fiscal operations for improved management, such as inventory and ordering system, and policy memo system. Primary responsibility for patient tracking and computer system maintenance/staff training/technical assistance.

5. Directs the Controller in providing and direction procedures and system necessary to maintain proper records, including personnel records and systems and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.

6. Supervises daily data and fiscal operations, including external and internal audits.

7. Directs the Controller in activities as custodian of funds and assets of the organization.

8. Appraises the organization’s financial position and issues monthly financial and operating reports of the Board of Directors.

9. Directs and Coordinates the establishment of budget programs.

10. Develops budgets for grant applications in coordination with program staff.

11. Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.

12. Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the corporation’s Annual Report.

13. Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations, including managed care and other similar developments and funding strategies.

14. Assists in preparation of operating budget; verifies that transactions are property support and in accordance with established laws and regulations.

15. Maintains federal/state data and fiscal regulations compliance; responsible for risk management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting, business administration or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Prior work experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a healthcare setting.

Five to seven years’ experience in areas of responsibility within a FQHC.

Supervisory experience a must.