Director of Finance

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) within the agency, including finance, risk management, and grant/funding activities. This role ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures, safeguarding the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization.

Reporting: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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  Staff Supervision:

  
  
  
  
  • Prioritize, schedule, delegate work assignments.
  • Directly supervise administrative and finance staff to ensure optimal internal administrative service.
  
  
  
  
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  Grant Administration:

  
  
  
  
  • Oversee all grant administration, including funding and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  
  
  
  
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  Budgeting and Reporting:

  
  
  
  
  • Oversee agency budgeting and reporting to the Board of Directors and funding sources.
  
  
  
  
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  Billing:

  
  
  
  
  • Maximize billing to third-party resources, including contracted funding sources, Medicare, Medicaid, FQHC, insurance, and private pay arrangements.
  
  
  
  
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  Board and Committee Involvement:

  
  
  
  
  • Act as staff to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and other assigned committees, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and information.
  
  
  
  
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  Risk Management:

  
  
  
  
  • Perform duties as a member of the risk management team, ensuring all agency assets are adequately protected.
  
  
  
  
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  Representation:

  
  
  
  
  • Represent the agency to outside committees and taskforces.
  
  
  
  
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  Grant Writing:

  
  
  
  
  • Assist in writing and renewing grants, as well as obtaining new grants.
  
  
  
  
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  Policy and Procedure Development:

  
  
  
  
  • Assist in the development of Board policies and agency procedures.
  
  
  
  
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  Cash Flow Management:

  
  
  
  
  • Oversee and ensure adequate cash flow to meet agency financial obligations.
  
  
  
  
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  Audit Preparation:

  
  
  
  
  • Oversee and prepare the audit to meet OMBA-133 standards.
  
  
  
  
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  Special Projects:

  
  
  
  
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
  
  
  
  
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  Compliance:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
  
  
  
  
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  Employee Training:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure the training of new and present employees in processes and methods to achieve organizational standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
  
  
  
  
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  Technical Competency:

  
  
  
  
  • Maintain technical competency and stay current with industry technology and changes.
  
  
  
  
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  Paperwork and Documentation:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure the completion of all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
  
  
  
  
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  Safety and Housekeeping:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
  • Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
  
  
  
  

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  Accounts Payables and Cash Receipts:

  
  
  
  
  • Process accounts payables and cash receipts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  
  
  
  
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  Board Communications:

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure monthly Board mailings and minutes are distributed on schedule.
  
  
  
  

• Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  
  
  
  
• Employee Management:
  
  
  
  • Interview, hire, and train employees.
  • Plan, assign, and direct work.
  • Appraise employee performance.
  • Reward and discipline employees.
  • Address complaints and resolve problems.
  
  
  
  

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  Education:

  
  
  
  
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related major (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics).
  
  
  
  
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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
  • Seven to ten years of related experience in finance, accounting, or a similar field.
  • Alternatively, a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  
  
  
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  Additional Qualifications:

  
  
  
  
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is desirable but not mandatory.
  
  
  
  

• Driver's License:
  
  
  
  • Requires a valid driver's license.
  
  
  
  
• CPA:
  
  
  
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is desirable.