Director of Finance

Location: California
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

$140,000 - $170,000 annually Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a growing healthcare organization. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grants management, revenue cycle oversight, purchasing, payroll, compliance, and long-term financial planning.

The ideal candidate will bring strong healthcare finance experience, knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations, and expertise in grant management, financial analysis, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative finance leader who is passionate about operational excellence, financial stewardship, and supporting access to quality healthcare.

• Provide strategic financial leadership and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Develop short- and long-term financial plans, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and contain costs.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial projections.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.

• Manage financial oversight of federal, state, local, and private grant funding.
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare required grant-related financial reports and documentation.
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to grant funding.
• Maintain knowledge of healthcare and federal funding regulations.

• Monitor revenue cycle performance and reimbursement trends.
• Analyze financial and operational metrics to improve organizational performance.
• Review aged receivables and collection activities.
• Support initiatives that strengthen financial sustainability and revenue integrity.

• Oversee procurement and vendor management activities.
• Review contracts and monitor compliance with financial obligations.
• Assist with contract negotiations and cost-control initiatives.
• Evaluate insurance coverage and organizational risk exposure.

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Provide training and guidance on financial policies, procedures, and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial credential preferred.

• Five (5) or more years of progressive financial leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with healthcare accounting, financial reporting, and revenue cycle management.
• Experience developing and managing organizational budgets.
• Experience with grants administration and financial compliance preferred.
• Experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC…