Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 0.25FTE Hybrid

0.25 FTE Hybrid position 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling and reporting the overall financial plans and policies of the District’s accounting practices.  Effectively interface with the District Commissioners assuring they maintain a clear understanding of the District finances and are well-informed regarding the financial implications of the various policy decisions being considered or implemented.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist District managers in understanding the economics of the District business and effectively incorporate financial consideration in their managerial activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to enhance the financial management resources, personnel, and policies of the District.
• Assure that an effective approach to service line accounting is in place and effectively used by managers throughout the District.
• Develop a customer service-oriented operating philosophy within the finance department reflecting a commitment to meeting the needs for accurate, timely, and usable financial reports by others (managers) within the organization.
• Develop and maintain financial reports that meet the needs of Managers, Administrator, and District Commissioners.
• Oversee treasury operations to ensure that cash and other assets are carefully safeguarded, properly invested, and available when needed.
• Assure the financial integrity of the District by developing and implementing a system of internal controls to safeguard assets. Assess District financial performance against monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets and continually review financial systems to ensure achievement of the District philosophy and objectives and financial health.
• Plan and direct the accounting and financial reporting affairs of the District to ensure compliance in accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with appropriate external parties such as auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and others.
• Perform other related tasks/duties as may be requested or assigned by the District Administrator for the effective and efficient function of the department and District operations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Actively checks and responds to emails throughout the day.
• Completes all mandatory education within the given time frame.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Baccalaureate with major studies in Accounting/Finance, or related fields.
• Masters in Business Administration/Accounting-Finance, CPA (preferred).
• Three (3) years work experience in health care services (preferred).
• Knowledge of federal, state, public district guidelines