We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership support for a health center organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This consulting engagement will have a strong emphasis on financial stewardship, reimbursement strategy, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare finance expertise, particularly in outpatient or clinic-based settings, and can guide critical financial operations with confidence during a 3+ month engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily financial direction of the community health center team, offering hands-on guidance and executive-level oversight across core finance functions.
• Advise leadership on healthcare reimbursement matters, including the financial impact of third-party payer activity and related accounting considerations.
• Strengthen oversight of revenue cycle performance by supporting processes tied to billing, collections, reimbursement, and financial reporting.
• Provide senior-level support for audit readiness, coordinate required documentation, and act as a key finance partner throughout the audit process.
• Oversee financial activities connected to federally funded healthcare programs, including grant-related funding flows and associated reporting obligations.
• Ensure sound financial management of specialized community health center programs such as 340B pharmacy operations and other safety-net initiatives.
• Interpret and monitor regulatory requirements affecting clinic-based healthcare organizations and incorporate them into financial controls and reporting practices.
• Contribute expertise in month-end and quarter-end financial processes, cash flow monitoring, and broader fiscal planning to maintain operational stability during the assignment.