Finance Director

J. C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified community health center which exists to provide patient-centered primary health care services to the medically underserved residents of the greater Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia community. The Health Center makes comprehensive primary care, integrated behavioral health care, oral health care, and inpatient respite care services available to all persons, including the homeless and low-income uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay. The J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center excels in the provision of compassionate care and promotes healing through healthy living. Our team of highly skilled providers partners with patients in need to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness across their life cycle.

Position Summary:

The Finance Director coordinates and performs those fiscal activities that insure the essential financial viability of the Center using a system of internal controls and policies established by the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. This position consists of a wide range of responsibilities that deal with management of the fiscal staff and their offices so as to accomplish all the duties of the fiscal department; keeps the Chief Executive Officer informed of the fiscal condition of the Corporation; prepares financial reports essential to good fiscal management of the Corporation; coordinates with Senior Management Team and others regarding financial activities for Corporation programs; coordinates internal and external audit needs and insures the proper performance of each; and maintains proper records of all financial transactions of the Corporation. This position is responsible for supervision of the accountants

Primary Responsibilities:

· Assists in directing and organizing the day-to-day financial activities of the Community Health Center. Plans, organizes, and controls financial policies for the Corporation to control receipt of revenues, expenditure of funds and conservation of assets.

· Hires, trains and supervises staff assigned to the fiscal office to ensure that all designated duties are carried out properly.

· Responsible for the compilation, review, and submission of all financial reports and ensuring that they are accurate and timely.

· In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, prepares annual or other periodic budgets and forecasts for the Corporation.

· Performs analyses to inform the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management of the financial condition of the Corporation and its programs.

· Arranges or performs those internal audits that ensure that Corporation monies are being handled responsibly.

· Develops fiscal, billing and collection policies and appropriate manuals required for the proper functioning of the financial department.

· Participates as requested in the analysis and development of contracts with various payers, grants, or other activities that affect the Corporation.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Masters Degree in Accounting, Business or in related field with documentation of substantial accounting training and experience.

· Five years of fiscal experience for a health care organization, preferably either a community based or non-profit organization.

• CPA highly preferred
• Evidence of skills documenting increasing responsibilities and ability to manage diverse individuals with different background and training.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and information systems.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Skill in presentation of fiscal matters to different internal and external audiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?
• Have you ever been employed by JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center?
• Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position?
• Please list name and relationship of any family member working for JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center
• Have you been convicted of any crime other than a minor traffic violation?
• Can we contact your prior employer?
• Please explain any gaps in employment during the past 10 years.

Work Location: In person