Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Company: Lorain County Health & Dentistry

About Us:

Lorain County Health & Dentistry is a leading healthcare provider committed to serving our community with quality and compassionate care. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services and promoting overall wellness. As a vital member of our Senior Management Team, the Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in ensuring our continued financial stability and growth.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the fiscal operation and financial management of our organization. The CFO will be responsible for establishing and overseeing all finance and accounting functions, grant management, regularly monitoring and evaluating the organization's financial position, and providing reports on overall financial stability and growth.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and direct all accounting, billing, payroll, and enrollment functions.
Maintain all Business and Accounting functions.
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve revenue and manage or reduce expenses.
Develop the annual operating budget with support from the Senior Management Team for Board review and approval.
Develop policies and procedures related to finance, billing, accounting, and budgeting for Board review and approval.
Assist the Board in the selection of an external auditor to prepare the annual financial audit and Form 990 for Board review and approval.
Ensure Lorain County Health & Dentistry has complete and proper insurance coverage and protection in addition to and including, FTCA.
Oversee the sliding fee scale process in compliance with regulations.
Lead and direct staff to contract with insurance companies and manage payer relationships.
Prepare and submit financial reports required by funders in a timely fashion.
Responsible for grant management activities including but not limited to preparing budgets for grant applications and timely reporting.
Regularly report financial data compared to the budget to the Senior Management Team, Board, and Finance Team.
Active member of the Corporate Quality Improvement Team.
Chair the Finance Team and assist the team to achieve Board-approved financial goals.
Regularly evaluate methods and systems related to all financial operations.
Approve the purchase of supplies and equipment according to established policy.
Assist senior leaders in establishing performance expectations and department goals that align with departmental and organizational budgets and are in keeping with the center's strategic initiatives.
Annually evaluate the performance of each member of the finance team.
Maintain or cause to maintain accurate finance and accounting records.
Comply with HIPAA guidelines at all times.
Must maintain infection control standards at all times per company policy.
Must have knowledge of the Lorain County Health & Dentistry Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and actively participate in quality-related activities.
Must demonstrate competence in all areas of assigned job functions.
Ensure the organization's policies and procedures are followed on a consistent basis by all finance staff of their direct reports, and deliver appropriate corrective action in alignment with the organization's managerial guidelines if standards are not maintained.
Ensure finance staff members are oriented and trained and prepared with appropriate resources and support so as to be efficient and effective in their work.
The CFO may work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and select finance staff, in keeping with the Staffing Plan and the Lorain County Health & Dentistry Operating Budget.
Actively participate in the orientation of new finance employees.
Provide services in accordance with the organization's philosophy of “partnership” with patients and integration of the organization's values of Respect, Quality, Compassion, and Hope.
Provide input and recommendations to enhance the growth and success of the organization.
Make every attempt to meet daily goals and objectives as defined by the organization.
Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as directed by the organization's leadership.
It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that executive management is made aware of any issues that could negatively impact the organization or its relationships with patients and the community, and to report any and all violations and infractions against the company's mission and values.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is required. Master's degree and CPA designation is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a non-profit, healthcare setting.
Experience with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and regular financial reporting platforms.
Experience in organizational budget management.
Experience with third-party billing, contracting, collecting, and cost-reporting systems is essential.
Must be able to tolerate uncertainty and see change as positive.
Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Must have flexibility to adapt to a changing health care environment, and a desire to work hard and do well for the benefit of the organization and community.
Must be skillful in organizing people and activities toward an established set of goals.
Ability to focus on both daily issues and long-term strategies.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients and employees.
Ability to be responsive in working with a dynamic patient population.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to efficiently and effectively lead a team.

Skills:

Coaching & Counseling
Accountability
Effective Communication
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Leadership

Physical Demands:

Regular computer and telephone use required.
Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
25% walking or standing, 75% sitting at a desk. Walking through the center is strongly suggested.
Deadlines and the general demands of the job may be exceptionally stressful.
Category III re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION:

For confidential consideration, please select "Apply" and upload an updated and accurate CV along with a cover letter describing your qualifications for the Chief Financial Officer position. Additionally, please complete and submit the online application in its entirety.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity of all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at (440) 240-1655.

LCH&D is currently not considering any partnership with third party recruitment firms to fill this position. Recruiters are kindly asked to refrain from contacting LCH&D Human Resources at this time.

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