Vice-President of Finance **Crescent Community Health Center** 1 Positions ID: 1316900 Posted On 10/02/2024 **Job Overview** Why Crescent Community Health Center? Crescent is a mission driven, patient centered organization. Crescent provides medical, dental and brain health services to the Greater Dubuque area including our most vulnerable populations. Crescent works hard to bring high quality affordable health care to all in our community. Crescent provides a diverse, fun, and inclusive workforce with competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community, this is your chance. **Summary:** To act as Chief Financial Officer, and as part of the Crescent Community Health Center (CCHC) Leadership Team, lead CCHC to meet the organizational goals as approved by the Board of Directors. Coordinates the internal and external financial affairs including oversight of the Revenue Cycle, Expenditure Cycle, Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting. Guides the development of long and short-term financial objectives and, upon approval of the CEO, executes the strategies and plans designed to achieve these objectives. Based upon strategic directions, is responsible for the evaluation and related recommendations for business development, and business acquisitions as well as participating in the directing of the contractual relationships with health providers, businesses, and third-party payors. Also included under the oversight of the CFO is Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Experience, Accounts Payable management, Budget & Forecasting, Payroll, Cash Management, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Population Health and Grants Management, Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) grant reporting as related to the Electronic Handbook (EHB) and Uniform Data Systems (UDS), Medicare and Medicaid Cost Report activities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership within a health care finance department leading and inspiring innovative teams. The incumbent must understand and exemplify the organization's mission, vision, and core values. The CFO will develop and direct a finance department consistent with the size of the organization and define, orient, train and supervise all qualified individuals to lead fiscal functions. Represents CCHC to professional peers and the Iowa Primary Care Association (IPCA) and engages in a wide variety of activities designed to improve the health of the patient's service by CCHC in an effective and efficient manner. Provides financial oversight to the organization; administer, direct, and monitor all Clinic financial activities related to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, cash flow forecasting, in house and external pharmacy financial management and securing of new funding. **Essential Functions** + Participate in the development and implementation of the mission, the vision, and values of CCHC, including the deliverance of high quality, focused care. + Responsible for the financial management of CCHC including responsibility for budgeting, accounting, financial statements, fee structures, managing A/R, monitoring the financial status of the Clinic, ensuring appropriate reimbursement, maintaining internal controls, ensuring a successful annual audit, financial management of grants, performing financial/program analyses and updating policies and procedures. + Maintain effective revenue cycle processes to keep patient accounts receivable at an acceptable level, increase cash flow and apprising CEO, Finance Committee and Board of Cash Flow forecasts. + Maintain a thorough working knowledge of federal, state, and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies and understanding new payment methodologies and alternate payment methodologies. + Keep up to date with federal statutes surrounding participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs including but not limited to EMTALA, Medicare fraud and abuse issues, Star legislation, and IRS guidelines pertaining to the operation of not-for-profit entities. + Prepare financial and statistical reports as required by CEO, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and State/Federal regulations and program requirements. Prepare annual and special financial reports, project studies and analyses. Coordinate the filing of tax cost reports, wrap reports, 1099's, 990's, HRSA grant Federal Financial Reports (FFR's). + Analyze and recommend changes in financial systems, policies and procedures and ensure their implementation. + Ensure that all accounting activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations. + Monitor capital asset expenditures and depreciation; prepare annual operating budget with input and involvement at the departmental level as well as capital budgets and cash flow projections; arrange lines of credit and maintain proper banking relationships; and adhere to CCHC corporate compliance standards and procedures. + Provide proactive, sounds guidance regarding management of assets and investments, and financial trends within the organization. + Provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence for all finance department staff, supporting an open-door policy; and coordinate all performance management for direct reports. + Act as management liaison to the Finance Committee and engage the Committee in budget development and short- and long-term financial plans and projections. + Represent the Finance Department at Board of Director and Committee meetings to discuss the financial health of the organization. + Additional duties and projects as directed by CEO. **Supervisory Responsibilities:** The Chief Financial Officer has supervisory responsibility for the Finance Department, including approximately (2) direct reports, (6) in-direct reports, including (2) subordinate supervisors. **Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required. + Master's degree in business administration, finance or accounting preferred, Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university required + A minimum of five years of executive level management and accounting experience in the health care field with increased levels of responsibility (including familiarity with A-133 non-profit federal account procedures) required + Preference for individuals with 5-7 years of senior financial leadership experience in an FQHC setting + Thorough knowledge of accounting processes and procedures including experience with computerized accounting systems + A minimum of five years proven supervisory experience including all aspects of performance management + Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel; basic knowledge of PowerPoint + Familiarity with SAGE and MIP Accounting software is preferred + Familiarity with HRSA EHB, HRSA UDS and HRSA FFR is preferred. EPIC Revenue Cycle and Dashboards is also preferred. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment + Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to form constructive and effective relationships with colleagues and partners. + Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain communication and strong working relationships with the Board of Directors at Board and Committee meetings, IPCA staff, community partners like the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) , the leadership team, employees, patients, providers, and other organizations. + Knowledge of accreditation standards for managed care organizations, e.g., NCQA, and Federal, State, and local requirements for FQHC and managed care organizations preferred + Familiarity with Insurance, Insurance policies, management of Insurance portfolio including liability, officers, property, cyber, workers' comp. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. EOE Primary Contact 1687968942012 Carol Caldwell Director of Human Capital & Culture, 563-690-2416 Phone Phone Phone Fax ccaldwell@crescentchc.org Email False False False **Job Details** Categories Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $110000 - $150000 per year Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) **Qualifications** Education Masters Experience 5-10 Years Company ID 947 Job REQ # 1316900 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241002 End Date 20241106 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Server Grand River Center Paraprofessionals Districtwide Dubuque Community School District BE/BC Gastroenterologist Medical Associates Line Loader - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products BE/BC Radiation Oncologist Medical Associates Summer Claims Adjuster Program Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO Dishwasher Grand River Center Food Service Worker Dubuque Community School District BE/BC General Surgeon Medical Associates Utility Production - Night Shift Simmons Pet Food CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products BE/BC Rheumatologist Medical Associates Sales Operations Specialist Platinum Supplemental Insurance Bus Driver Dubuque Community School District Shipping Clerk Dubuque Screw Products BE/BC Hematologist/Oncologist Medical Associates Utility Production - Night Shift Simmons Pet Food Screen Printer 1800TShirts Packaging Associate Express Employment Professionals **Share this Job** Crescent Community Health Center **About the Company** Crescent Community Health Center is a local medical and dental clinic providing basic (primary) medical and oral health care. Our doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists and other staff offer high-quality and affordable care to anyone needing a medical and/or dental home. Our philosophy is to make the patient the center of care and a partner in treatment. The cost of our services for uninsured patients are figured on a sliding fee scale and discounted based upon the household income and size. We serve individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured and those with various types of insurance. Patients from any area are welcomed to our practice.