Chief Financial Officer

GHJ; California; On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ is partnering with a mission-driven healthcare organization in the South Bay seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance and accounting function.

This executive role requires strong FQHC experience and the ability to partner with the CEO, Board, and leadership to navigate regulatory, reimbursement, and nonprofit accounting requirements, while building robust internal controls and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Prior FQHC experience strongly required.
• Senior finance leadership experience at 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.

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.

Skills

FQHC experience

Financial leadership

Executive presence

Board partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Job description

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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