About This Role
Joining the leadership team at Coastal Health & Wellness as Chief Financial Officer involves overseeing financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the community health center. This executive leadership position plays a key role in financial planning, operational decision-making, and ensuring resources are managed effectively to support quality healthcare services for the residents of Galveston County.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and oversight of financial operations, accounting, and fiscal management
- Develop financial strategies that support organizational growth, sustainability, and strategic priorities
- Lead the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets
- Prepare and present financial statements, forecasts, and performance reports to executive leadership and the Governing Board
- Oversee accounting operations, cash management, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Direct financial oversight of federal grants, grant accounting, and restricted funding
- Coordinate annual financial audits and ensure compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements
- Provide executive oversight of revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, reimbursement, and accounts receivable
- Oversee financial performance and reporting related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program
- Ensure purchasing, procurement, and financial transactions comply with organizational policies and applicable requirements
- Monitor financial risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend corrective actions
- Evaluate the financial feasibility of new programs, service expansions, and organizational initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and revenue cycle teams
- Collaborate with executive leadership and department leaders to support informed financial and operational decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field
- Significant progressively responsible financial management experience
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, cash management, and accounting operations
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and financial operations
- Understanding of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) financial operations and federal grant requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial audiences
