Chief Financial Officer

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Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services.

We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work  .

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team. The CFO is responsible for all financial and accounting functions, performance reporting, and related compliance requirements for Public Health Solutions (PHS), ensuring adherence to financial management practices and standards appropriate for the organization and its regulatory and advisory partners.

The CFO supervises, manages and directs all aspects of finance and accounting for all PHS operational departments. The CFO is responsible for establishing a culture and system of adequate controls and compliance, managing risk, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. Additionally, CFO is responsible for financial management, compliance and reporting of all grants and awards, corporate accounts payable, corporate payroll, treasury operations, banking relations, daily cash management, independent actuary relations, pension accounting, administrative budget, and corporate-wide budget.

The CFO must provide timely and accurate financial information and performance reporting to all constituents, stakeholders and PHS budget holders.

As a leader at PHS, the CFO is charged with modernizing the organization’s operational infrastructure. The CFO will oversee the digital transformation and revitalization of operational processes through the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of accounting and financial management systems, including the Financial Accounting and Management Information System (FAMIS) currently underway at PHS.

• Serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Provides support, guidance, and advice to the Board of Directors, Finance, Audit, and Pension Committees, the CEO, and the Executive Leadership Team.
• In partnership with the CEO, sets guidance for all PHS budget holders for the annual budget process. Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to prepare the annual corporate budget, ensuring performance, mission impact, and financial health. Prepares materials for Finance Committee and Board review and approval.
• Consults with the CEO on high‑level financial, business, and policy decisions that have material or organization‑wide implications.
• Manages all strategic planning for the Finance & Accounting Department, and helps define, devise and support strategic fiscal policy and planning for PHS as a whole.
• Actively participates in pivotal decisions as they relate to PHS’ organizational strategy and operational models. Develops and advises on cost and reimbursement strategies, as well as development of the organization’s plans and programs.
• Evaluates the Finance & Accounting Department structure and team, develop and execute a plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. Provides individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.
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