Executive Dept - Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, manages, and leads the activities of various operational functions of the company including Finance, Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Investments, and Reporting. Significant emphasis of this role surrounds financial reporting and analysis of budgeting, accounting, financial systems development, internal controls, and maintenance of records and procedures to adequately safeguard the assets of the organization. The CFO will provide financial leadership and direction to the organization, along with the President and CEO, and will also serve as a strategic financial partner to the executive team and departments.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews performance against operating budget and business plans. Provides feedback and makes necessary changes to ensure that the operating budget and business plans are achieved and align with the strategies of the organization.  Contributes to the overall effective strategy for specific operational functions. Implements the strategy to ensure optimal operational performance in all appropriate areas.  Maintains a positive working relationship and rapport with key owner representatives and works toward ensuring that requests are completed in a timely and efficient manner.  Accountable for the short and long range financial and capital plans in conjunction with, and support of, the  organization’s strategic and operational objectives and key performance indicators.  Develops managerial talent through effective coaching and development, along with succession planning, and works toward ensuring that resources and work processes are being utilized effectively and efficiently.  Works closely with all internal stakeholders to ensure that contracts are completed timely and achieve the quality, access, and financial objectives of the company.  Coordinates the Finance Department closely with Provider Relations to ensure that changes in provider contracts are considered in the operating budget.  Serves as a member of the executive leadership team working collaboratively to achieve the mission of CommunityCare.  Monitors utilization statistics and financial analysis with ability to develop action plans to address areas of concern.  Attends and presents at the meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board as directed by the President & CEO and performs other duties as assigned.  Completes other projects and initiatives as directed by the President & CEO.     QUALIFICATIONS: Proven administrative skills, analytical skills, and problem solving with emphasis on team building, ensuring accountability throughout areas of responsibility.  Well versed in the financial challenges of health care.  Ability and desire to drive and direct a high performance financial organization.  Ability to reinforce a culture of transformation, measurement, accountability, and service.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Strong strategic mindset with quality planning, implementation, and execution skills.  Ability to sustain a high level of energy and performance.  Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build relationships and rapport with stakeholders.  Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, develop, motivate, and progress a management team.  Ability to converse and write fluently in English.     EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business and /or Healthcare Administration or equivalent strongly preferred.  At least 10 years of related experience in the managed care industry, preferably in a executive leadership role within finance.  At least 3 years in a complex healthcare or preferably health insurance setting as a C-level leadership position with multi-departmental responsibilities.  Experience in a provider-sponsored plan including capitation model knowledge is preferred.  CPA highly recommended and preferred.