Director of Finance

LCH Health and Community Services; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LCH Health and Community Services in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a strategic Director of Finance to lead the organization's financial operations and long-term sustainability. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle performance, compliance, grants management, and finance team development.

This role partners with the CEO and Board to shape strategy, improve operational efficiency, and ensure responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong nonprofit accounting, audits, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience with healthcare reimbursement and revenue cycle operations.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management.
• Advise executive leadership and Board on financial performance and risk.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support growth and decisions.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, close, audits, and internal controls.
• Oversee revenue cycle, billing, collections, and reimbursements.
• Lead system improvements and analytics; develop finance staff.
• Prepare reports for CEO, Board, and Finance Committee.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Audits & compliance

Healthcare reimbursement

Financial systems

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA, MBA, MHA or related advanced credential

Tools

Sage Intacct

EHR systems

340B programs

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About LCH

LCH is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community-based services. We are committed to improving health outcomes and expanding access to quality care for all.

Position Summary

LCH is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to lead the organization's financial operations and long-term financial sustainability. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board while overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle performance, compliance, grants management, and finance team development.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and organizational financial analysis.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on financial performance, risk management, reimbursement, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models and business analyses to support growth and operational decision-making.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee accounting functions, financial reporting, monthly close, audits, internal controls, and cash management.
• Ensure accurate financial statements, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of organizational resources.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.

Revenue Cycle & Compliance

• Provide executive oversight of revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, reimbursement, and accounts receivable.
• Monitor key revenue cycle metrics and implement strategies to improve financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC requirements, grants, federal and state regulations, and payer obligations.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead efforts to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation and optimization of financial, revenue cycle, and reporting systems.
• Promote data integrity and effective use of financial technology and analytics.

Team & Board Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and revenue cycle staff.
• Partner with organizational leaders to strengthen financial accountability and decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and staff management.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and revenue cycle operations.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, healthcare organization, or similarly regulated nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of FQHC reimbursement, Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, federal grants, and sliding fee programs.
• CPA, MBA, MHA, Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent advanced credential.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, EHR systems, 340B programs, and value-based payment models.

Why Join LCH?

Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will directly support the health and well-being of the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, drive organizational growth, and make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated leadership team.

LCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.