About the role
We are partnering with a mission-driven healthcare organization in the South Bay seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance and accounting function.
This is a key executive leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who brings strong FQHC experience and understands the unique financial, regulatory, reimbursement, and compliance requirements of a community health center environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive team
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, and financial planning
- Lead the annual audit and ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance
- Manage financial operations related to FQHC funding, grants, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor organizational performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
- Oversee revenue cycle and reimbursement processes, including government payors
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls
- Partner with leadership and the Board on financial strategy and long-term planning
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
Qualifications
- Prior FQHC experience strongly required
- Significant progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally at the CFO or senior finance executive level
- Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, grants, compliance, and nonprofit accounting
- Experience overseeing budgeting, forecasting, audits, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Strong understanding of Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Medicare, and other healthcare reimbursement models
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and Boards
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