Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
TITLE:

Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
CLASSIFICATION:
Salaried/Exempt
SALARY:
Depends on skills and experience

REPORTS TO:

Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS:
Controller, Revenue Cycle Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership for Charlotte Community Health Clinic (CCHC) to ensure fiscal stability and compliance. As a member of the Leadership Team, the CFO provides oversight of all aspects of finance, accounting, and billing, which includes reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, system implementation, policy and procedure development, accounts payable and receivable, purchases and expenditures, tax reporting, revenue cycle management, and regulatory compliance.

The CFO will also participate in QI activities as needed.

CCHC CORE REQUIREMENTS
1. Patient Centered Customer Service – Whether directly or indirectly, we work to support the delivery of an excellent patient experience to everyone served by the organization.
2. Caring and Compassion – We provide empathic comfort to those in distress and share kindness in all interpersonal interactions.
3. Respectful Communication – We communicate openly, honestly and without judgment while honoring each individual’s uniqueness and assuming the best of those with whom we interact.
4. Teamwork – We are members of a diverse interdisciplinary team working together to meet a common goal.
5. Accountability – We accept our individual and team responsibilities, and we meet our commitments. We take responsibility for our performance and actions.
6. Customer Safety – We recognize and correct potential hazards to protect our customers and ourselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of the financial decision-making for the organization, ensuring alignment with CCHC’s mission and strategic plan.

• Oversee the organization’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, contract reporting, invoicing, bank statements, general ledger reconciliation, cash flow planning and monitoring, etc.

• Direct sliding fee scale program development and implementation.

• Develop and implement sound financial controls, policies, and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team and other key management staff to identify financial needs and seek a full range of business solutions.

• Evaluate and advise the Leadership Team on the financial impact of current business activities as well as new programs and initiatives.

• Identify financial opportunities for the organization, such as additional funding streams, greater operational efficiency, payer mix optimization, etc.

• Maintain awareness of legislation and regulations as well as other external/internal financial risks affecting CCHC’s business environment, providing strategies to mitigate any negative impacts.

• Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team and department managers to prepare the comprehensive operating budget annually, monitoring budget progress throughout the year.

• Ensure timely submission of the annual audit, working transparently and collaboratively with external auditors.

• Report monthly to the CCHC Finance Committee and Board of Directors, ensuring full transparency of the financial performance of the organization.

• Manage and direct the preparation and issuance of all regulatory reports (i.e. FFR, FCTR, UDS, Medicare Cost report, Medicaid Cost report, IRS Form 990, Form 5500, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to financial operations, including US GAAP, federal, state, local regulations, Single Audit Act, and 45 CFR 75 for grant-related funds.

• Build and maintain relationships with contract authorities, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders.

• Evaluate and oversee organizational insurance policies, ensuring comprehensive coverage for liability, property, malpractice, and other risks.

• Ensure accurate financial reports and dashboards are provided to the Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and other managers as…