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.

• Staff Supervision:

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

• Grant Administration:

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

• Budgeting and Reporting:

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

• Billing:

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

• 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.

• Risk Management:

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

• Representation:

  • Represent the agency to outside committees and taskforces.

• Grant Writing:

  • Assist in writing and renewing grants, as well as obtaining new grants.

• Policy and Procedure Development:

  • Assist in the development of Board policies and agency procedures.

• Cash Flow Management:

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

• Audit Preparation:

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

• Special Projects:

  • Complete special projects as assigned.

• Compliance:

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

• Employee Training:

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

• Technical Competency:

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

• Paperwork and Documentation:

  • Ensure the completion of all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

• Safety and Housekeeping:

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

Marginal Job Functions

• Accounts Payables and Cash Receipts:

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

• Board Communications:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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.

Education and/or Experience

• Education:

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

• 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.

• Additional Qualifications:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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