About Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.
Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc. is a rural community health clinic that was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1984 to address the disparity in health care among Native American people living in Mendocino County.
Our Mission
Consolidated Tribal Health Clinic, Inc. is committed to healthy lifestyles and honoring traditional Native American values to maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of the community.
Job Summary
The Finance Director is responsible for the overall financial management and fiscal integrity of Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP), ensuring accountability of all funding resources and compliance with applicable federal, tribal, state, and funding agency requirements. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, cash management, investments, assigned departments and personnel. The position provides financial oversight of contracts, grants, Indian Health Service (IHS) compact and funding agreements, and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with applicable funding, financing, and reporting requirements. The Finance Director supports the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors through financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations to promote sound fiscal stewardship and organizational sustainability.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
· Development and administration of accounting systems, which address cash flow and financial reporting requirements.
· Provides input on all financial expenses, evaluations, and financial planning.
· Coordinates with department managers on budgeting expenditures and leads the budget planning and management process, including budget reporting.
· Assesses, monitors, and reports on the financial performance of capital improvement and construction projects, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets, funding requirements, financing agreements, and project timelines.
· Develops, monitors, and forecasts construction project budgets, including budget forecasting, cash flow analysis, funding utilization, cost tracking, and budget variance reporting.
· Coordinates with project managers, architects, contractors, funding partners, and external consultants to provide financial oversight and reporting for projects financed through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program and other capital funding sources, ensuring compliance with financing agreements, reporting requirements, investor obligations, and applicable funding requirements. or
· Coordinates with project managers, architects, contractors, funding partners, and external consultants to provide financial oversight and reporting for capital improvement and construction projects, ensuring compliance with financing agreements, funding requirements, reporting obligations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
· Prepares financial, statistical reports, and statements for Finance Committee Board of Directors, Executive Director, and departments.
· Approves expenditures within budget line items for departments.
· Oversees all accounts, purchase orders, receivables, charges, collections, write offs, posting, payable, balancing and monthly closing and account reconciliation.
· Responsible for 401k compliance and administration.
· Monitors and manages the organization's investment portfolio, cash reserves, and liquidity in accordance with the Board-approved Investment Policy, ensuring adequate operating cash flow, preservation of capital, and achievement of long-term financial objectives.
· Oversees payroll administration.
· Coordinates with external auditors and finance committee.
· Provides administrative and supervisory oversight of assigned programs/departments, including Finance, Patient Resource Center, Billing, and Front Desk staff.
· Manages assigned staff through hiring, onboarding, scheduling, goal setting, work assignments, performance management, coaching, corrective action, and professional development to ensure effective departmental operations.
· Provides leadership direction, guidance, and training to Finance Department staff.
· Provides daily supervision and support to assigned staff, including timely approval of timecards.
· Prepares and presents staff evaluations and collaborates with staff to support professional growth, development, and departmental succession planning objectives.
· Performs special administrative projects as requested by the Board of Directors and/or Executive Director.
· Meets with Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and other Board committees as required.
· Implements a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; and ensures that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and the financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
· Updates and implements all necessary accounting policies and practices and improves the finance
department’s policy and procedure manual.
· Develops, monitors, and forecasts construction project budgets, including cash flow analysis, funding utilization, cost tracking, and budget variance reporting.
· Coordinates with grants compliance and other staff to complete all cost reports in a timely manner
and reviews recorded activity to ensure it’s permitted under contract/grant regulations.
· Oversees risk management, including annual renewal of insurance policies.
· Responsible for government reporting.
· Prepares the Consolidated Tribal Health Project’s Indirect Cost Rate (ICD) proposal for submittal to
federal agencies for their review and approval.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, AND
· Six (6) years of experience related to accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques; OR
· Ten (10) years of experience related to cost accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques.
· Three (3) years supervisory experience.
· A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
· Ten (10) years of experience related to cost accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques.
· Certified Public Accountant or Master’s in Business Administration.
· Healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience.
· Experience with complex capital financing structures, including, but not limited to, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing, public funding, or similar capital development financing programs.
· Experience with construction accounting, capital project budgeting, and financial management.
· Experience overseeing financial reporting for capital improvement or construction projects.
· Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP) positions in accordance with CTHP Policy and applicable federal law.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Maintains knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting trends, financial planning, budget techniques, and cost accounting standards.
· Knowledge of capital project financing, construction budgeting, financial forecasting, and construction cost accounting principles.
· Knowledge of complex capital financing structures, including, but not limited to, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing and other public or private capital development funding programs.
· Ability to assess, monitor, and analyze construction project financial performance, including budget variance analysis, cash flow management, funding utilization, and project financial reporting.
· Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
· Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
· Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well as CTHP policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
· Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
· Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
Working Conditions
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and climb or balance. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and
depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average.
Conditions of Hire
· In accordance with CTHP policy, all employment at CTHP is "at will" and based on mutual consent. This means that the employee or CTHP may terminate employment at any time and for any reason with or without notice. No term of employment is expressed or implied for this “at-will” position.
· May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver license or capable of obtaining one; as well as be insurable by CTHP’s company insurance.
· CTHP complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, whereby employees shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
· CTHP has several positions which must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until CTHP has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
· Due to providing healthcare services, employees are subject to an annual TB screen and flu shot, should an employee opt to not take the flu shot they will be required to wear a face mask during flu season. COVID-19 Vaccines are Required.
This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $127,753.00 - $169,520.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting trends, financial planning, budget techniques, and cost accounting standards is essential.
Education:
Experience:
- Supervisory: 3 years (Required)
- Accounting: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
