The Community Health Center Network (CHCN), sister organization to the Alameda Health Consortium, is made up of the eight federally qualified community health centers in Alameda County. CHCN functions as the managed care MSO for our health centers. To help our health centers meet their missions of providing the best possible care to their communities, we also provide a broad range of training, technical assistance, quality improvement, information technology, and data analytic services.

Alameda Health Consortium is the association of community health centers in Alameda County, California. The Consortium supports the involvement of communities in achieving comprehensive, accessible health care and improved outcomes for the underserved in the county. The Consortium’s policy, advocacy, and program activities have resulted in our becoming a credible, trusted leader in promoting and improving the quality of health care for our communities. Our vigorous pursuit of community alliances and our dedication to collaborative efforts help eliminate duplication of services and ensure that we continue to deliver affordable and coordinated services that honor both the health care needs and the cultures of those we serve

Organization: CHCN

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the CEO and Board Finance and Audit Committees, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of all finance activities, including budgeting, financial forecasting, oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, grant compliance and contract negotiations. As a member of the CHCN’s Executive Team, the CFO will participate in executive level decision-making, strategic planning and development of business initiatives and advancing the overall mission and goals of CHCN. The CFO will ensure that all financial reporting and related compliance requirements are fulfilled. The primary function of this role is to provide strong financial leadership for CHCN and AHC across risk-based operations, MSO services, and nonprofit functions.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate in the development of CHCN’s strategic plans and programs.
• Participate in Executive Team and advise the CEO on financial matters.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the CEO and other senior executives in meeting CHCN’s goals and metrics.
• Monitor, interpret and analyze performance related to managed care membership, revenue, expenses, medical costs, and utilization.
• Identify risks and potential business opportunities and make recommendation for action, including providing financial expertise in the planning of new services, contracts, insourcing/outsourcing and expansion.
• Consult with departments and make recommendations to ensure financial health of the organization in terms of financial results and operating efficiencies.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization.
• Review IBNR methodology and insure accurate calculation on a quarterly basis
• Ensure assets of the organization are protected.
• Act as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the CHCN may enter.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance functions.
• Evaluate, advise on and/or negotiate managed care contracting, both with health plans and specialty physicians.
• Ensure that financial reporting and financial related