Chief Financial Officer

Jewish Family Service of Dallas Incorporated offers a mission-driven environment where strategic financial leadership enables meaningful community impact. As Chief Financial Officer, you will steward the organization’s financial health and sustainability across programs and funding streams, support FQHC compliance and designation efforts, and advise the CEO and Board on fiscal strategy. This onsite role in Dallas, TX combines collaborative leadership with broad influence over budgeting, revenue, and governance, backed by a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation days
• Federal holidays
• Jewish holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) match

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief financial advisor to the Executive Director/CEO and Board on financial matters, including long-range planning, organizational strategy, and growth initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and manage annual operating and capital budgets across all programs, grants, and service lines.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions and new program development, including FQHC site expansion.
• Ensure financial sustainability through sound fiscal management and diversified revenue strategies.
• Present timely and accurate financial reports to the Executive Director/CEO, Board of Directors, and finance committees.
• Act as the primary financial liaison to the Board Finance Committee, organizing meetings, presenting monthly reports, and supporting fiduciary responsibilities.
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit GAAP, 2 CFR 200, and applicable financial regulations.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investment portfolios, and lines of credit to maintain liquidity.
• Oversee financial systems, chart of accounts, and cost allocation methodologies to support program-level and grant-level reporting.
• Monitor fund balances and ensure proper use of restricted and unrestricted net assets and designated funds.
• Leverage financial systems, EHR-integrated reporting, dashboards, and data analytics to support data-driven decisions at the executive and governance levels.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement functions, ensuring policy compliance and 2 CFR 200 adherence when applicable.
• Manage healthcare financial operations including Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payer reimbursement, claims adjudication, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC regulatory and financial requirements, HRSA Health Center Program standards, PPS reimbursement, Sliding Fee policies, and BPHC guidelines.
• Support UDS reporting by ensuring accuracy of financial data submitted to HRSA.
• Support preparation and submission of Medicare Cost Reports and state Medicaid reports when applicable, in addition to HRSA UDS financial tables and other required reports.
• Analyze payer mix, reimbursement rates, and cost-per-visit metrics to optimize operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Evaluate participation in value-based care arrangements and other reimbursement models as applicable.
• Support the FQHC Look-Alike designation process, including financial documentation and HRSA site visit readiness.
• Plan and manage the financial transition from Look-Alike to full FQHC status, including federal grant budgeting and 330 compliance.
• Provide oversight for revenue cycle, including patient registration, charge capture, coding, billing, claims processing, collections, and denial management.
• Monitor revenue cycle KPIs such as days in accounts receivable, denial rates, collection percentages, and payer performance.
• Ensure accurate credentialing and enrollment of providers with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers, in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to maximize compliant charge capture and optimize reimbursement.
• Lead or participate in payer contract negotiations to optimize terms with Medicaid MCOs, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurers.
• Manage the financial administration of all grants and contracts, including federal, state, local, corporate, and foundation funding sources.
• Ensure grant compliance with terms, including 2 CFR 200, allowable costs, cost allocation, and indirect cost rate proposals.
• Manage grant financial reporting, draws, and reimbursement-based invoicing; collaborate with program directors to monitor budgets and restricted funding.
• Support grant audits and monitoring visits from federal, state, and local funders.
• Provide financial oversight for fundraising and development activities, including budgeting, donor reporting, endowment management, and accounting for contributed revenue under ASC 958; collaborate with development on projections and reporting.
• Lead annual financial audits and Single Audit if applicable, coordinating with external auditors and addressing findings.
• Oversee IRS Form 990 filings and other regulatory filings as required.
• Oversee cost reports and ensure compliance with healthcare and FQHC financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with financial regulations, including tax-exempt status and nonprofit governance standards.
• Oversee insurance programs including liability, professional liability, property, D&O, cyber, and employee benefits; manage renewal processes.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across payer changes, regulatory shifts, and grant funding fluctuations.
• Ensure internal controls and segregation of duties across all financial functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and resources within the finance department to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with operations, clinical leadership, HR, and philanthropy to support organizational goals.
• Represent the organization in community and industry groups related to financial management and nonprofit healthcare finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree (MBA, MPA, MHA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Healthcare financial management experience required; FQHC or community health center experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with federal grant management, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal cost principles, and Single Audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, restricted funding management, and multi-grant administration.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• High ethical standards and commitment to the mission of JFS.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel for meetings, conferences, site visits, or training.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.