Director of Finance

At Cenevia, we eliminate operational burdens so our healthcare delivery champions can focus on providing high-quality and cost-effective health outcomes. Since 1996, Cenevia has been a trusted support system, training partner and business process expert for health providers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), private practices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and provider networks.

Cenevia provides integrated, network-based services and programs to healthcare clients to help them run their businesses better so that they can focus on patient care. This includes the centralized practice management system, help desk, and support infrastructure that Cenevia established in 1999.

The Cenevia staff includes experienced health care professionals from the following areas:

• Revenue Cycle Management
• Quality Improvement
• Health Information Technology
• Health Plan Contracting
• Credentialing and Enrollment (NCQA-certified)

Summary/Objective:

This position is primarily responsible for performing the financial activities of Cenevia. Generally, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing all financial functions, preparation of financial statements, annual budget and cost control measures, financial reporting and analysis, as well as conducting the responsibilities within acceptable accounting practices. This position is also responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data and recommending changes to improve internal systems and financial performance. This position is exempt from the overtime and minimum wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position’s primary duties are directly related to the management and general business operations of Cenevia and Cenevia’s customers and the primary duties include the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

Essential Functions:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership to the organization in the areas of financial reporting and financial planning.
• Performs all financial functions for the company, including, but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
• Prepares monthly financial reporting for executive staff, Finance Committee, and Board
• Provides executive staff with timely review of organization’s financial status to include its financial stability, liquidity and growth and progress in Cenevia programs and activities while making recommendations regarding same
• Evaluates departmental performance and supervises cost management. Makes recommendations to departments on meaningful ways to achieve cost savings or increased revenue recognition
• Analyzes overall financial information to determine present and future financial performance; identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly
• Administers the preparation of annual company-wide and departmental budgets, reviews budget proposals and makes recommendations to executive staff regarding same
• Conducts analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives
• Reviews policies and procedures to assure timely adherence and reports to Chief Executive Officer regarding same
• Serve as primary contact with financial auditors. Prepare annual financial audit package.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or university program degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least four years related experience and/or training.
• Certified Public Accountant

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, , clients, staff and external organizations.
• Must be willing to travel on limited basis as needed.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Solid relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical skills.
• Excellent coordination skills, including multitasking and setting priorities on work assignments and time management
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment.
• Ability to perform cross departmental functions as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse population both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Client Focus – Anticipating, understanding, and fulfilling customer needs and expectations by providing excellent direct and indirect service.
• Communication – Conveying and receiving information and ideas efficiently and effectively through a variety of organizational mediums. Oral: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Initiative – Seeking new/additional responsibilities, projects, tasks; Acting independently in new/routine situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Accounting Software (QuickBooks);); Payroll Systems; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Human Resource Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook) and Presentation software (PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Cenevia is an equal opportunity employer. At Cenevia, we believe diversity brings strength and adaptability by drawing on a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives, and affords an inclusive workplace and culture where all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background, feel a sense of belonging.

This position is hybrid, in office and remote work. Employee must have suitable and secure technology to be eligible for remote work consideration – e.g., secure Wi-Fi, telephone, dedicated workspace. Additionally, employee is required to participate and be seen in meetings via video conference as part of this role.