Chief Financial Officer

Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for directing all financial and accounting functions of the Haak'u Health Center (HHC). The CFO will work with the HHC CEO to develop and implement an overall financial strategy to maintain and enhance the financial health of the Health Center. The CFO ensures enforcement of, and compliance with the Health Center fiscal policies and procedures. The CFO will manage and oversee all financial functions to ensure that all audits, budgets, monthly and annual financial reports, financial administration of grants, and other accounting functions are timely and accurately completed. The CFO must be well versed in all financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations. The CFO must be highly knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The CFO will be an excellent leader, and possess strong analytical, strategic planning and communication skills, including the ability to work well with the Health Center CEO, leadership team, direct reports, staff and stakeholders.

Duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: The CFO is responsible for the financial management of the Haak'u Health Center in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations as required under 638 Indian Self-Determination and any other applicable guidelines that impact the financial functioning of the Health Center. Major duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Developing, implementing, and evaluating department accounting policies, procedures, record keeping and reporting systemsWorks with the Health Center CEO and leadership team to develop and implement overall financial strategies for the Health Center.

Implements and oversees an efficient financial management system inclusive of the following components: general ledger, A/P, A/R, procurement & /purchasing.

Oversees all reimbursement activities, reviews appropriate patient billing and accounts receivable reports to ensure timely patient billing and cash collections and manages financial and information systems.

Responsible for financial related analysis and oversight of the of the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program and ensures compliance with Indian Health Service policy and guidelines as appropriate Perform risk management by analyzing the Health Center's liabilities by performing semi-annual internal audits.

Accounts for capital assets.

Creates and oversees financial policies and procedures.

In coordination with the CEO and leadership, reviews and analyzes all insurance and benefit plan options including medical, dental, life insurance, vehicle insurance, and workman's compensation plans. Develops annual Health Center budget with the Health Center CEO, and leadership team; provides monthly updates and variance reports on the status of the budget.

Supervises Finance Department staff and, with the assistance of Human Resources (HR), develops employee position descriptions, performs timely evaluations per policy, adheres to policy concerning disciplinary actions and maintains communication with Health Center HR on staffing matters, training and other actions that improve the functioning of the staff.

Host, at minimum, monthly staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program related activities.

With the assistance of HR, ensure appropriate departmental staffing levels based on efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned,

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration and five (5) years direct accounting experience including supervisory responsibilities over an accounting department/operation. Must have extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry.

Preferred:

Masters of Business Administration with Professional Accounting and/or CPA with five (5) years supervisory accounting experience, preference if experience includes supervisory over a governmental fund accounting operation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research skills with advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience in healthcare industry preferably in Tribally operated outpatient primary care health systems. Indian Preference.

Work Type:

Who May Apply? US Citizens