Job Description
Job Description
Description :
LOCATION : Wayne County Healthy Communities - Hamtramck, MI 48212
POSITION SUMMARY : The Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and oversees all company financial activities to ensure Wayne County Healthy Communities stays in strong financial standing, grows, and supports its mission.
Wayne County Healthy Communities (WCHC) is a non-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB / GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across Wayne County.
Our mission at Wayne County Healthy Communities is to provide high-quality health care to all patients in a patient-centered medical home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the growth and sustainability of Wayne County Health Communities.
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as FQHC requirements.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for the Board of Directors, executive team, and external stakeholders.
- Partner with state and federal government to receive and manage wrap payments, MCO relationships, and payer contracting
- Lead the financial planning and analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and other financial partners.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
- Provide financial leadership and guidance to support program development and expansion.
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
- Train and develop finance staff to build a high-performing finance department.
- Oversee the financial systems at WCHC including, but not limited to payroll, general ledger accounts payable, billing and collections, and purchasing.
- Monitor grant activity including expenditures and draw downs.
- Collaborate with the CEO to develop fiscal policies, functions and organizational structure to enhance organizational effectiveness in a highly regulated environment.
- Create and deliver unbiased budget expectations for different departments, and grants, and assist in financial forecasting.
- Review and analyze collection activities, fee schedules, and reimbursement.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics or a related field (Required).
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- Background in nonprofit healthcare finance is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare financial management, including grants, billing, and reimbursement processes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies in a growing organization.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS :
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the mission of serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a start-up environment.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with change.
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the organization.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES : Accountant / Analyst; AP Clerk and Revenue Cycle Manager
PERSONAL CONTACT : Frequent contact with staff of community agencies. Daily contact with agency staff. Must develop and maintain a positive relationship with CEO & all of the above.
Salary : $75,000.00 annually
Employment Type : Full-Time
Classification : Exempt
Benefits :
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
- 401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Group Life Insurance
- Various Voluntary Benefit Option
Application Deadline : 11 / 9 / 2024.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and / or make application online.
Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.
SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and / or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department.
SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. Requirements :