Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location : Chicago, IL
- Work Setting : Full-time, primarily onsite with limited hybrid flexibility
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
Team : Finance, Accounting, Revenue Cycle & ITChicago Family Health Center is a mission-driven, multi-site healthcare organization seeking a seasoned CFO to lead Finance, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and IT. The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team—owning financial strategy, safeguarding compliance, and enabling operational excellence in a complex, payer-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
Strategic leadership
Partner with executive and clinic leaders to shape organizational strategy and the financial plan.Interpret complex funding streams (e.g., commercial payers, Medicare / Medicaid, grants) and model program impact.Financial planning & analysis
Lead annual budget development and rolling forecasts.Analyze, prepare, and present timely monthly financial statements and dashboards to leadership and the Board.Accounting & controls
Oversee general accounting, GL, AP, cashiering, and cost accounting systems.Establish and enforce financial policies, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and all local, state, and federal requirements.Ensure accurate, on-time tax filings and government reports.Revenue cycle & reimbursement
Direct patient accounting, claims processing, and collections; monitor billing / collection patterns and drive corrective action.Interpret and enforce third-party payer rules and Medicare requirements; ensure cost reporting and related filings are completed.Operations & technology
Partner with IT on financial systems, data integrity, security, and automation that support revenue cycle and reporting.People leadership
Build and lead a high-performing team : hire, train, coach, set objectives, and optimize staffing and workflows.What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)
Independent audit free of adjustments with strong internal control environment.All required state / federal reports and returns filed on time.Annual budget completed per approved calendar; monthly financials delivered to the Board by the subsequent month.Days Cash on Hand and Days in A / R at or better than budgeted targets.Debt service / coverage ratios in full compliance with lender covenants.Why Join Us
High-impact executive role shaping care access and sustainability.Collaborative, values-driven leadership team.Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.To Apply
Please email your résumé to Recruitment@chicagofamilyhealth.org and a brief interest letter to with subject line : CFO Application – [Your Last Name].
Competencies
Financial Strategy
Healthcare ReimbursementRevenue Cycle OptimizationGAAP & ComplianceInternal ControlsAudit ReadinessCost AccountingForecasting & ModelingChange ManagementExecutive & Board CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationEducation and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred.8+ years of progressive financial accounting experience, including 4+ years in a healthcare or nonprofit organization.Deep knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, audit, cost controls, and internal controls in a clinical / healthcare setting.Demonstrated leadership of revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement (including Medicare).Proven experience preparing and presenting Board-level financials.Strong systems orientation (ERP / GL, EHR / PM, revenue cycle tools) and partnership with IT.Skilled people leader with a track record of developing teams and improving processes.Preferred CPA and / or healthcare finance certification.#J-18808-Ljbffr