Chief Financial Officer (CFO), FQHC

Job Description

Our client, a growing community health center serving diverse populations, is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) division. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to guide financial strategy during a period of expansion, supporting the organization’s mission to improve healthcare access and quality in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Lead and supervise a finance team of four staff members, including payroll, general ledger, and billing specialists.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tracking trends from Washington DC that may impact funding or operations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, including Cohn Reznick.
• Prepare and present operational and financial reports to the board and finance committee on a monthly basis.
• Oversee financial audits, grant accounting (current 40% of budget), and review outsourced billing work.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA not required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of senior financial management experience, preferably within healthcare or a similar regulated environment.
• Proven leadership experience supervising finance staff and managing complex budgets.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare accounting, FQHC operations, and federal funding sources.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing compliance with government regulations.
• Ability to stay current with legislative and policy changes affecting healthcare finance.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Healthcare experience is required; experience specifically in FQHCs is required.
• Willingness to be onsite full-time for the first 90 days, with potential for hybrid work thereafter.
• Prior experience managing or implementing healthcare IT systems is a plus.
  
  

Some Of The Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization during a period of significant growth.
• Support for professional development and ongoing industry education.
• Collaborative work environment with a dedicated leadership team.
• Subsidized parking options onsite
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in community health while advancing your leadership career.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.