Chief Financial Officer

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Chicago Family Health Center is a mission-driven, multi-site healthcare organization seeking a seasoned CFO to lead Finance, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and IT. The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, owning financial strategy, safeguarding compliance, and enabling operational excellence in a complex, payer-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executive and clinic leaders to shape organizational strategy and the financial plan.

• Interpret complex funding streams (e.g., commercial payers, Medicare/Medicaid, grants) and model program impact.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budget development and rolling forecasts.

• Analyze, prepare, and present timely monthly financial statements and dashboards to leadership and the Board.

Accounting & Controls

• Oversee general accounting, GL, AP, cashiering, and cost accounting systems.

• Establish and enforce financial policies, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and all local, state, and federal requirements.

• Ensure accurate, on‑time tax filings and government reports.

Revenue Cycle & Reimbursement

• Direct patient accounting, claims processing, and collections; monitor billing/collection patterns and drive corrective action.

• Interpret and enforce third‑party payer rules and Medicare requirements; ensure cost reporting and related filings are completed.

Operations & Technology

• Partner with IT on financial systems, data integrity, security, and automation that support revenue cycle and reporting.

People Leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing team: hire, train, coach, set objectives, and optimize staffing and workflows.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

• Independent audit free of adjustments with strong internal control environment.

• All required state/federal reports and returns filed on time.

• Annual budget completed per approved calendar; monthly financials delivered to the Board by the subsequent month.

• Days Cash on Hand and Days in A/R at or better than budgeted targets.

• Debt service/coverage ratios in full compliance with lender covenants.

Why Join Us

• High‑impact executive role shaping care access and sustainability.

• Collaborative, values‑driven leadership team.

• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please email your résumé to  and a brief interest letter to with subject line: CFO Application – [Your Last Name].

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive financial accounting experience, including 4+ years in a healthcare or nonprofit organization.

• Deep knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, audit, cost controls, and internal controls in a clinical/healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated leadership of revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement (including Medicare).

• Proven experience preparing and presenting Board‑level financials.

• Strong systems orientation (ERP/GL, EHR/PM, revenue cycle tools) and partnership with IT.

• Skilled people leader with a track record of developing teams and improving processes.

• Preferred CPA and/or healthcare finance certification.

Competencies

• Healthcare Reimbursement

• Revenue Cycle Optimization

• GAAP & Compliance

• Internal Controls

• Audit Readiness

• Cost Accounting

• Forecasting & Modeling

• Change Management

• Executive & Board Communication

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

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