What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at LCH HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES?
The Director of Finance oversees the financial operations of the organization and provides oversight of all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit assessment, forecasting needs and financial accounting. The Director of Finance must have knowledge and experience in health care finance, including third party reimbursement mechanisms and federal guidelines regarding budgeting and financing. Knowledge of FQHC fiscal and grants management environment is preferred.
Qualifications:Qualifications
- Previous experience as Controller or Director preferred.
- Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum of five years of progressive financial leadership experience with day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least 80 people, ideally in a non-profit or healthcare setting.
- Deep understanding of non-profit accounting principles, including fund accounting and grant management.
- Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements for federal, state, and local funding sources.
- Proficiency in financial software systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.