Description

Job Title: Director of Finance

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications)

Location: South Chicago 9119 S. Exchange Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our Leadership team. The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the Finance Department, which includes Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Grant Accounting Teams. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong financial background and a proven track record of success.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the organization's Finance Department, including Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Grant Accounting Teams.
• Manage all aspects of the monthly and annual close process.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and assist CFO in the preparation of budgets, fiscal reports, and other management and informational reports.
• Provide monthly financial closing process, including revenue cycle department postings, payroll/benefits period and accrual postings, purchasing, and accounts payable.
• Manages the information and coding the general ledger that derives cost reporting, grant billing receivable, and tracking specific to location, department, grant, and asset restrictions.
• Selects, trains, orients and manages departmental personnel. Recommends merit increases, promotions, improvements, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and laws.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• a minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and laws
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Chicago Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to use your communication and marketing skills to make a difference in our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off | 10 sick days |

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• a minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and laws
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Strong communication and business acumen. 
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. 
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict. 
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.