Director of Finance

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Finance

SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

CREATED: 03/06/2026 VERSION: 1

Northeast Health Partners, LLC (NHP), a 501(c)(3), serves as a Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) through a contract with the State of Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing. NHP works with physical health and behavioral health providers to serve the communities we live and work in. We ensure a full spectrum of high-quality, whole-person care. Promoting member education, preventive services, care coordination, and evidence-based treatments are core to our mission.

The Director of Finance is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the organization, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial information. Effectively implements and oversees the budget, accounting systems, and financial and risk management operations for the organization.

The Director of Finance is a strategic partner reporting to and working closely with the CEO and the NHP Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization. The Director of Finance is the primary staff position on the Finance Committee of the Board and chairs the Finance Committee meeting.

• Develop a financial management strategy, including robust monitoring and reporting.
• In collaboration with CEO, engage the Board of Directors to develop short and long-term financial plans and projections.
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction. Lead finance department financial and operational strategies. Establish functional objectives in line with organization goals.
• Utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into business plans.
• Represent the organization and maintain effective relationships with financial partners, including financial institutions, founding entities, auditors, Colorado Department of Healthcare, Policy and Financing (HCPF), public officials, etc. Maintain rapport with financial community.
• Oversee cash, investment, and asset management. Complete accounting requirements by establishing and maintaining system of accounts. Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Protect organization value by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Oversee the issuance of financial information. Contribute to finance and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests, helping others accomplish job results.
• Report on financial results to the Board of Directors and its committees.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company and legal issues affecting the industry.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Participate in key decisions and corporate policy development and maintain in-depth relations with all members of the leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s in accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or related area from an accredited college or university, or hold a License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in professional finance to include demonstrated success in managed health care, accounting systems and financial operations.
• Medicaid managed care knowledge is required, with an emphasis on Medicaid capitation, prospective payment systems (PPS).
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including compliance and reporting.
• Familiarity with Net Suite would be a plus.

• Advanced office management practices and operating procedures.
• Advanced knowledge with Medicaid fiscal functionality.
• Accounting and reporting software:
  Net Suite, Paycor.
• Organizational sensitivity regarding complex relationships with federal, state and local agencies, government entities, and personnel.
• Workplace policies and professionalism.
• Organizational structure, workflow and operating procedures.
• Human resources concepts, practices, policies and procedures.
• Employment rules and regulations.
• Project management principles, practices, techniques and tools.
• Medicaid Managed Care Federal rules and regulations, including mental health and substance abuse.

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