Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Finance
Supervisor: CEO
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Positions Supervised: Finance Department

Position Overview:

Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is seeking a seasoned and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance team and ensure the financial health and sustainability of our mission-driven organization. As the CFO, you will oversee all financial operations, providing strategic financial leadership and working closely with the CEO and the leadership team to drive financial planning, grant management, and compliance.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in healthcare finance or nonprofit organizations and FQHC experience, particularly in managing grant funding from diverse sources, including government contracts and donations. You will serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team, making impactful decisions that align with our mission to provide healthcare to underserved communities.

In this role, you will be responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, grants and contracts management, and strategic planning. Your work will directly support our community's well-being by ensuring financial stewardship that aligns with our organization's goals of expanding access to integrated healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Collaborate with the CEO and Senior Management Team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with our mission. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
• Financial Operations Management: Lead all aspects of financial management, including reconciliation, internal controls, accounts payable, payroll, and managing grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and funding guidelines.
• Grant & Compliance Management: Oversee the management of grant funding, ensuring proper reporting, compliance with regulations, and preparing for audits, including annual Board of Directors audits and regulatory compliance for FQHC operations.
• Budgeting & Planning: Develop and monitor the annual budget, working closely with department leaders. Manage long-term financial forecasting to support program expansion and organizational growth.
• Funding Source Development: Identify and pursue new funding sources, ensuring sustainable financial growth for our organization's programs and services.

Key Competencies:

• Healthcare/Nonprofit Financial Expertise: Proven experience in healthcare finance, nonprofit financial management, and grant reporting is highly preferred. Knowledge of FQHC financial regulations is a plus.
• Grant Management: Extensive experience managing federal, state, and private grants, ensuring compliance with diverse funding requirements.
• Leadership & Team Development: A skilled leader who can mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences, including Board members, funders, and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial leadership, with a strong preference for FQHC or healthcare experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in grant management and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in financial software systems and Excel.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance with agency subsidy. One of the health insurance plans offered has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage.
• Earned time, including paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.

Work Location(s):

• Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH
• Full-time, exempt position
• Monday - Friday

About Us:

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of community health centers providing integrated healthcare services to diverse communities. Our mission is to offer innovative, compassionate, and accessible healthcare services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Our services include primary care, dental care, behavioral health, social services, and more. We are committed to reducing health disparities and promoting health equity in the Greater Seacoast region.

Join our team and help us continue to expand access to high-quality healthcare for all members of our community.

Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.