Chief Financial Officer

About the role

We are partnering with a mission-driven healthcare organization in the South Bay seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance and accounting function.

This is a key executive leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who brings strong FQHC experience and understands the unique financial, regulatory, reimbursement, and compliance requirements of a community health center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive team
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, and financial planning
• Lead the annual audit and ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance
• Manage financial operations related to FQHC funding, grants, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor organizational performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
• Oversee revenue cycle and reimbursement processes, including government payors
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls
• Partner with leadership and the Board on financial strategy and long-term planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

Qualifications

• Prior FQHC experience strongly required
• Significant progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally at the CFO or senior finance executive level
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, grants, compliance, and nonprofit accounting
• Experience overseeing budgeting, forecasting, audits, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Strong understanding of Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Medicare, and other healthcare reimbursement models
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and Boards

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