Our Client, Tepeyac Community Health Center, based in Denver, Colorado, has retained the services of Community Link Consulting to manage the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer to join their team.
The Organization
For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to almost 8,000 individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Tepeyac maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac seeks to continue to expand medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services, providing culturally responsive, high-quality care.
Ability to Relocate to: Denver, CO (Relocation is required prior to start date.) Relocation Assistance Available!
Work Location: Primarily onsite, with the option for 1–2 remote workdays per week.
Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000
Supervision: This position directly supervises the Finance/Accounting Team and Development Team (including grants).
Job Summary:
Tepeyac Community Health Center is looking for a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to direct and oversee all the organization’s financial activities to ensure integrity of all financial transactions, build financial sustainability, and safeguard the assets of the company. The CFO oversees the finance department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, revenue cycle management, grants management, prepares the financial statements and presenting them to the Board each month, prepares the annual budget and approves procurement requests accordingly, and preparing forecasts for business growth and general economic outlook.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
- Provide strategic thought to the Executive Team to identify diversified revenue models and enhance organizational sustainability.
- Identify ways to create a financial system that has adequate bandwidth and agility to absorb unexpected needs.
- Lead initiatives that increase financial agility, drive efficiency, and support expense management and new revenue opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to expand into new services or strategically contract existing services and provide recommendations for each.
- Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements, including budget‑vs‑actual reporting.
- Develop and manage organizational, departmental, and program budgets.
- Oversee fiscal management, analysis, and forecasting.
- Maintain fixed asset system and perform related accounting.
- Supervise accounting staff (AP, AR, payroll, revenue cycle, grants management) and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
- Develop and implement finance policies and procedures to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and GAAP.
- Oversee financial budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
- Collaborate with the CEO and Board on the investment of funds to maximize the return on capital.
- Manage contract review, vendor contracting, BAA process, and investment of funds.
- Oversee investment of funds and leads strategies to raise additional capital.
- Lead project management and performance improvement based on data‑informed decisions.
- Draft grant budgets and ensure timely invoicing, accounting, and payroll allocation.
- Create and manage a grant reporting workflow and provide monthly reports to leadership and the Board.
- Ensure compliance with HRSA financial requirements and UDS reporting; monitor Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement changes.
- Ensure New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) due diligence and reporting. Responsible for managing consolidated and individual accounting systems for Tepeyac Community Health Center and the Qualified Active Low-Income Business (QALICB)
- Coordinate annual audit, tax returns, and supporting schedules.
- Maximize fee‑for‑service revenue while building systems for value‑based care and population health revenue opportunities.
- Evaluate and establish internal controls, fiscal policies, sliding fee scales, patient charges, and revenue cycle adjustments.
- Identify opportunities for service expansion or contraction and recommend strategies.
- Align HR and finance metrics—including compensation system and philosophy—with Tepeyac’s objectives.
- Develop departmental goals and monitor performance in relation to those goals.
Strategic Growth and Financial Planning
- Study long-range economic trends and project company prospects for future growth.
- Identify opportunities for increasing financial stability.
- Work with capital campaign stakeholders to determine requirements for capital, land, buildings, and staffing to enable Tepeyac to increase the number of patient visits annually. This includes long-term financial modeling (including the effect of alternative payer-mix assumptions) and cost management in alignment with Tepeyac’s strategic goals.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend required internal meetings, trainings, and events.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Master’s degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance must hold an MBA.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience managing the accounting and finances of a high growth $5 million or larger organization.
- FQHC, other health provider environment or nonprofit organization experience preferred.
- Experience completing Medicaid/Medicare Cost Reports desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in the use of accounting software to ensure accurate financial information such as SAGE.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare financial environments.
- Ability to analyze financial/operational data and make actionable recommendations.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish) ability a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to partner effectively with leadership, managers, employees, and vendors.
- Experience leading annual audits, identifying internal control weaknesses, and taking corrective action, implementing best practices, and organizational strategic planning.
- Strong knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) reimbursements and managing new market tax credit financing models is a plus
- Ability to develop dashboards for leadership, committees, and Boards.
NOTE: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Vaccination Requirements: As required by Colorado’s CMS Vaccine Mandate, all Tepeyac Community Health Center employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq..), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law. As such all persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HS.A) with Employer-Match (available for high-deductible plan only)
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 8 paid holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- And more!
Tepeyac Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, citizenship status, disability, gender variance, or other legally protected status by federal, state or local laws. We give equal opportunity to all qualified applicants, and our decision is based on job-related factors only.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- health care: 3 years (Preferred)
- non-profit: 1 year (Preferred)
- FQHC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80216 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80216: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80216
