Director of Finance

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

Mission

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

The Director of Finance is responsible for fiscal management and related administrative operations of the corporation; assisting the Chief Financial Officer in financial planning, budgets, evaluation, and reporting; supervising accounting, financial planning and analytics and financial grants functions; and general program fiscal management ensuring health center is adhering to fiscal regulations, with a focus on maximizing revenue and managing costs. The Director of Finance reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *    Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, including revenue projections, expense forecasts, and capital expenditures.
  • Conduct financial modeling and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
  • Monitor cash flow and prepare regular financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
• Direct internal audit activities and provide information and reports to external auditors as required.
• Project, prepare, and analyze cost reports and federal and state mandated reporting.
• Recommend process improvements to effectively utilize department resources, improve controls, streamline activities and maximize productivity.
• Maintain the integrity of the Department’s financial activities and report through reconciliation and review of general ledger. Identify errors and arrange for timely corrective action.
• In collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy, oversee financial aspects of pharmacy operations.
• Develop, document and maintain processes and accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual audit, cost reports, UDS, OSHPD and internal reports
• Accounting and Reporting:
  • Oversee all financial activities including cash flow, accounting and financial reporting.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to leadership and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Fiscal Grant Management:
  • Develop and oversee a standard framework for budgeting and monitoring of performance of all Grants and Contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and donor-imposed restrictions on the use of funds.
  • Collaborate with Leadership team and program managers to ensure programs and procedures are grant/contract compliant. Follow-up on non-compliance issues as necessary.
  • Establish and/or enhance operational policies and procedures for contracts and grants management including time and effort reporting, debarment and suspension monitoring, compliance with cost principals, and federal procurement.
  • Monitor deliverables, cost estimates, allowable costs and other metrics as required and communicate relevant information to management on a routine basis.
  • Identifies project close-out requirements and manages their implementation
  • Oversee preparation of grant budgets and grant fiscal compliance
• Compliance and Audit Oversight:
  • Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and FQHC regulations related to financial reporting and compliance.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and address any findings.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop financial strategies to support the organization's mission and goals.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement operational efficiencies.

Team Leadership and Staff Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Provide guidance and training on financial policies, procedures, and tools to enhance staff capabilities.
• Encourage open communication, collaboration, and innovation within the finance team.
• Support staff career development through coaching, performance evaluations, and the creation of personal development plans.
• Develop and implement training programs to improve the team’s understanding of financial processes, budgeting, and healthcare-specific financial topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Expectations: Must have the ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow; ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.  Consistent attendance and punctuality are necessary.  Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team; problem solve and be self-motivated.  Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards; excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow. Required to display versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.  Must have acute attention to detail.  Must have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.  Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and ten years of management level experience in accounting and finance preferably in the health-related service programs OR
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance and five years’ management experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to manage a finance team

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of finance and accounting functions including budgeting, credit, investments, internal controls
• Knowledge of management practices to direct assigned staff
• Knowledge of clinic’s strategic business objectives and employee performance objectives
• Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, patients, and outside agencies
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff
• Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives
• Ability to communicate clearly     

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors except where otherwise provided by law.