Financial Accountant

POSITION:                       Financial Accountant (Must have FQHC Experience)

DEPARTMENT:               Administration

REPORTS TO:                 Chief Financial Officer

COORDINATES WITH:  Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer & Program Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:   As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the CEO and assume a strategic role in the overall financial management of the company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

INTEGRITY AND TRUST

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

MISSION INTEGRATION

Adheres to the Mission of the CHC during both good and bad times; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the CHC mission (provide quality services in a supportive environment to all people); acts in line with the values of the mission; practices what he/she preaches.

TEAM RELATIONS

Understands and supports the team approach; A team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers; Encourages collaboration; must have the ability to be candid with Peers; Fosters open dialogue; create a feeling of belonging to the team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs / strategies and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

• Perform Other Tasks as Assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• CPA is Mandatory, MBA with 10-year financial experience is negotiable
• 10+ years in progressively responsible non-profit financial leadership roles, preferably in community health care, hospital management and/ or community / social service industry.

Personal Attributes:

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.

Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Other Skills & Abilities:

PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of health related Financial software and Excel is preferred.

Ability to Function Independently:

• Knows who to contact for what services and acts in patient best interest without waiting for direction
• Available and able to respond to patient crises—can identify and assess the situation and diffuse as appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Should be in good health to avoid illness through patient care contacts and to maintain regular work schedule. Must be able to perform under pressure.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Chief Executive Officer.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

• Financial Accountant, Bookkeeper, Billing & Coders, Billing Manager

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Many and continuous. Providers; CQI Team; Patients from all lifecycles and special programs and Community Resources.

RESPONSIBILITY OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS:

• All patient care and program activity is confidential. Violation of confidential matters is grounds for immediate dismissal.

EFFECT OF ERRORS:

• Errors could expose the Center to legal liability, fines, waste of time and resources, dissatisfied patients, and possible embarrassment.

HOURS OF WORK:

• 40 hours per week and as requested by Supervisor.

SALARY:

• As specified in the Notice of Hire.

Job Specifications

My signature indicates that I have reviewed this job description with appropriate CWWCHC staff and I understand the expectation identified above; and I will commit to providing quality care, obtaining, distributing, and analyzing all pertinent information, as well as demonstrating the necessary requirements to provide the ultimate patient centered care experience.

Employee (Print Name): ________________________________________________________

Employee Signature:  _____________________________   Date: _______________________

Supervisor Signature: _____________________________   Date: _______________________

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.  This job description does not limit in any way the assignments that may be given to an employee in the job, and employees are expected to perform any and all duties assigned by their supervisor willingly and without reservation.

Mission Statement: Improve the spiritual, physical and psycho-social status of the residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties by providing access to the highest quality comprehensive family health and ancillary services to all regardless of their ability to pay.