Director of Finance

At Cenevia, we eliminate operational burdens so our healthcare delivery champions can focus on providing high-quality and cost-effective health outcomes. Since 1996, Cenevia has been a trusted support system, training partner and business process expert for health providers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), private practices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and provider networks.

Cenevia provides integrated, network-based services and programs to healthcare clients to help them run their businesses better so that they can focus on patient care. This includes the centralized practice management system, help desk, and support infrastructure that Cenevia established in 1999.

The Cenevia staff includes experienced health care professionals from the following areas:

• Credentialing and Enrollment (NCQA-certified)
• Health Information Technology
• Health Plan Contracting
• Quality Improvement
• Revenue Cycle Management

Summary/Objective: 

The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for Cenevia’s financial functions, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and cash management, while serving as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership and the board. Generally, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, annual budget and cost control measures, financial reporting and analysis, as well as conducting the responsibilities within acceptable accounting practices. This position is also responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data and recommending changes to improve internal systems and financial performance.

This position is exempt from the overtime and minimum wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position’s primary duties are directly related to the management and general business operations of Cenevia and Cenevia’s customers and the primary duties include the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

Essential Functions:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership to the organization in the areas of financial planning, capital allocation, debt management, and capital structure.
• Performs all financial functions for the company, including, but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Prepares monthly financial reporting for executive staff, Finance Committee, and Board.
• Provides executive staff with timely review of organization’s financial status to include its financial stability, liquidity and growth and progress in CCNV programs and activities while making recommendations regarding same.
• Evaluates departmental performance and supervises cost management. Makes recommendations to departments on meaningful ways to achieve cost savings or increased revenue recognition.
• Analyzes overall financial information to determine present and future financial performance; identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
• Administers the preparation of annual departmental budgets, reviews budget proposals, and makes recommendations to executive staff regarding same.
• Prepares monthly grant reports. Determines allowable costs. Monitors costs and and compares grant spending to budgets.
• Conducts analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Reviews policies to assure timely adherence and reports to Chief Executive Officer regarding same.
• Leads the development of short‑ and long‑term financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Supports business planning, risk assessment, and decision‑making with data‑driven financial insights.
• Establishes and tracks key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensures accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant financial statements.
• Leads external audits, including preparation, coordination, and resolution of findings.
• Maintains and improves internal controls and financial policies.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Manages cash flow, liquidity, and reserve strategies.
• Oversees financial systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERPs), and reporting tools.
• Leads system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Improves efficiency, automation, and accuracy across finance operations.
• Ensures data integrity and consistent financial reporting across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or university program degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least four years related experience and/or training.
• Certified Public Accountant

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, training/meeting facilitation skills a plus.
• Solid relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and time management skills.
• Excellent coordination skills, including multitasking and setting priorities on work assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and coordinate various activities involved in a research, collaborative and demonstration project.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural differences.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Client Focus – Anticipating, understanding, and fulfilling customer needs and expectations by providing excellent direct and indirect service.
• Communication – Conveying and receiving information and ideas efficiently and effectively through a variety of organizational mediums. 
• Initiative - Seeking new/additional responsibilities, projects, tasks; Acting independently in new/routine situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Accounting Software (QuickBooks); Database Software (Access); Payroll Systems; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Human Resource Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook) and Presentation software (PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Cenevia is an equal opportunity employer.

At Cenevia, we believe diversity brings strength and adaptability by drawing on a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives, and affords an inclusive workplace and culture where all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background, feel a sense of belonging.

This position is hybrid, in office and remote work. Employee must have suitable and secure technology to be eligible for remote work consideration – e.g., secure Wi-Fi, telephone, dedicated workspace.

Additionally, employee is required to participate and be seen in meetings via video conference as part of this role.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is commensurate with experience, relevant certification/education, and relevant software proficiency.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Simple IRA Matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Fitness Program