FQHC Financial Controller - Growth-Minded Organization

Experienced F/T FQHC Financial Controller (North side of Chicago)

Our client a growing Non-For-Profit Health Center located in Chicago has a staffing need for a direct hire full-time experience Financial Controller with FQHC experience.   Experience managing finances for a FQHC is required and a CPA is highly preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the FQHC,
• Compliance: Assist in achieving Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) status by ensuring compliance with HRSA accreditations, federal regulations, and other applicable guidelines.
• Revenue Cycle Management: Work closely with the finance team to optimize billing and collections processes. Monitor cash flow, review financial statements, and prepare reports to track revenue generation and ensure timely reimbursement for services rendered.
• Grant Management: As an FQHC or Look-a-like, we will rely on grants to support our operations and initiatives including participation in grant writing, obtaining grants, and managing grant funds. Ensure compliance w/ grant requirements and prepare necessary reports for grantors.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with senior management, to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Provide guidance & support to dept. heads throughout the budgeting process and monitor budget performance against actual results.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders to support decision-making and accountability.
• Supervision and Leadership: As our organization grows, you will supervise accounting staff responsible for AP, AR and payroll.  Provide leadership, guidance & training to the finance team.

Job Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of financial leadership in a nonprofit environment, preferably with FQHC exp.
• At least 3 years of healthcare accounting exp., specifically in a FQHC/healthcare center with at least 50 employees is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent experience; CPA Preferred.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of Govt, cost principles, budgetary/reporting requirements & auditing standards.
• Financial leadership in a FQHC setting w/strong analytical skills & experience working w/ presenting to the Board of Directors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of management and staff.
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, & ability to manage multiple deadlines.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.