Chief Financial Officer

CFO – Primary Health Solutions

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Contract

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to establish long‑range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Assures health center financial compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and grantor requirements.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long‑range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies.
• Develop credibility for the finance department by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends to assist the Board and CEO.
• Compile and prepare financial operating reports for the Board of Directors.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that improve overall operation and effectiveness.
• Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department/center managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Direct and assist in grant writing, fundraising, and economic development of the organization.
• Optimize handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Develop a reliable cash‑flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Act as financial advisor on any contracts the corporation may enter.
• Evaluate the finance department structure and team plan for continual improvement of efficiency and effectiveness, and provide individuals with professional and personal growth.

Directly supervises billing and accounting employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Three years of fiscal management experience, including one year in a health‑care organization required.
• Non‑profit and medical billing experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to use current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Internet, and intranet.

None necessary.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.