The Primary Health Network seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and day-to-day management from its Sharon, PA campus. The role oversees financial administration, accounting, billing and reimbursement, and reporting, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Coordinate budget preparation across departments, assess propriety, and present budgets to the appropriate bodies.
- Supervise payroll processing, purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, and all accounting functions within the Finance department.
- Act as Fiscal Officer for all grant awards, including HRSA grants.
- Prepare or review federal, state, local, and private grant awards and related budgets and project requirements.
- Review and approve PHN's Uniform Data System (UDS) annual filing and assist with UDS preparation as necessary.
- Supervise grants management staff.
- Prepare and present financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States.
- Assist finance and accounting staff with month-end close processes, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, variance analysis, and report reviews.
- Ensure financial statements and accounting records are accurate for examination by independent auditors; serve as the primary liaison between external auditors and PHN management.
- Oversee federal and state tax reporting and filing obligations and manage correspondence with taxing authorities.
- Ensure compliance with leasing, banking, and long-term debt arrangements; act as the principal contact with financial institutions and hold authorized signatory responsibilities.
- Ensure proper preparation and filing of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, and any other required third-party payor reports.
- Oversee the Billing & Reimbursement department to ensure financial sustainability and regulatory compliance; directly supervise the Director of Billing & Reimbursement.
- Review billing, collection, and reimbursement trends to identify areas for corrective action.
- Develop financial models and projections for new services, clinics, locations, or modifications to existing services.
- Present the current financial status at monthly Board of Directors meetings and participate in Finance Committee and other committees as needed.
- Collaborate with PHN senior management and departments to fulfill the duties of the position.
- Participate in PHN community events, professional development activities, and professional affiliations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required; a Master’s in finance or accounting and/or a CPA designation is preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience in healthcare financial management.
- FQHC/CHC and nonprofit sector experience is required.
- Experience with healthcare billing, federal grants management, and budget management is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with initiative, judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making abilities.
- Ability to identify and resolve accounting and financial management issues.
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a wide range of software platforms to oversee organizational financial management.
Technologies
- Uniform Data System (UDS)
General Description
The CFO serves as the senior fiscal officer to PHN and its Board of Directors, responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all activities related to financial administration, general accounting, billing and reimbursement, and internal and external financial and statistical reporting. The role partners with PHN management and the Board to advance the organization's mission and goals through prudent financial management.
The Network
The Primary Health Network stands as Pennsylvania's largest Federally Qualified Health Center. Its mission is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible, compassionate care. PHN maintains Joint Commission Accreditation and holds recognitions such as Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation, Age-Friendly Health System participation, and HRSA quality recognitions in COVID-19 data reporting and health information technology advancement.
Accessibility Support for Applicants
PHN is committed to equal employment opportunities. If you have difficulty accessing the careers site or completing an application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact recruitment@primary-health.net. Our team will provide an accessible alternative application process.
Reports To
Chief Executive Officer
