Chief Financial Officer at La Clinica Del Valle

Medford, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial strategy, Revenue management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Risk management, Compliance, Financial reporting, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Healthcare finance, Payer relations, Data analysis, Contract management, Cash management, Financial stewardship, Communication

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Chief Financial Officer Full Time | Exempt Center for Learning and Innovation We’re committed to compassionate care for all. Our patients. Our employees. You. At La Clinica, we love our patients and enthusiastically treat them with the same care, respect, and dignity that we would our friends, family, and neighbors because that's who they are. If this appeals to you, La Clinica might be the right place to build your career. We’re looking for the right team members to treat our patients with this level of care. We extend our commitment to compassionate care to our employees as well. We invest in our employees' lives through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, easy access to wellness, personal and professional. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior level administrative position responsible for La Clinica’s financial health, planning, payment models and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, Board of Directors, and the financial community. Please submit a cover letter with your application. Essential Duties and Performance Expectations Strategic & Enterprise Financial Leadership 1. Aligns financial strategy with organizational priorities in partnership with the CEO, executive team, and Board. 2. Translates strategy into clear financial targets, assumptions, and measurable action plans. 3. Provides forward-looking financial insight, including scenario modeling, risk identification, and decision frameworks. Revenue Strategy & External Leadership 4. Leads payer relationships and collaborates with leaders to develop negotiation strategies for rates, contracts, and alternative payment models. 5. Develops and executes a Revenue Opportunity Portfolio to enhance organizational sustainability and growth. 6. Provides proactive, data-driven recommendations to optimize reimbursement and payer strategy. Financial Performance Management & Accountability 7. Establishes systems to track financial performance across teams, programs, and the organization. 8. Ensures clear ownership and accountability (RACI-style) for financial outcomes. 9. Identifies financial risks and performance gaps early and escalates with actionable solutions. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning 10. Leads development of operating and capital budgets that are documented, assumption-driven and Board-approved. 11. Implements participatory budgeting processes with clear accountability and financial rigor. 12. Maintains long-range forecasts, scenario models, and documented financial assumptions. 13. Ensures ongoing forecast vs. actual analysis with clear variance explanations and corrective actions. Cost Management & Financial Efficiency 14. Implements systems providing enterprise-wide visibility into cost drivers and financial performance. 15. Leads identification and execution of cost improvement initiatives across departments. 16. Embeds proactive, data-driven cost management into operational leadership practices. Internal Controls, Risk Management & Compliance 17. Establishes and maintains robust internal controls, ensuring regulatory and audit compliance. 18. Ensures accurate reconciliations, segregation of duties, and transparent financial transactions. 19. Oversees contract management, procurement processes, and financial policies to minimize risk. 20. Leads audit processes with minimal findings and timely remediation. Cash Management & Financial Stewardship 21. Demonstrates control of organizational liquidity through accurate forecasting, active cash management, and early escalation of risks with actionable plans. 22. Maintains accurate oversight and reconciliation of funds, investments, and organizational assets. 23. Develops and manages cash forecasting models and reserve strategies. Financial Reporting & Organizational Transparency 24. Delivers accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators. 25. Ensures compliance with external reporting requirements (e.g., grants, UDS, cost reports). 26. Translates financial information into clear, accessible insights and leads organizational financial education. Finance Systems, Team Leadership & Delegation 27. Builds and leads a high-functioning finance team with clear roles, accountability, and trust. 28. Establishes RACI-style ownership, delegates effectively, ensures cross-training, and eliminates single points of failure. Additional Responsibilities Participates in La Clinica’s Incident Command team, as needed. Completes required trainings via La Clinica’s learning system by established deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be able to interact with a variety of individuals at various levels under stressful circumstances while exercising sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy; work productively both independently and in a team setting; communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing to groups and individuals, be an exceptional listener, and be flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced primary care setting. Education and/or Experience: Required: · Minimum: BA in Business Administration or Finance. · Five or more years of progressively challenging leadership work experience in finance; three plus years’ experience in healthcare finance. · Results-oriented, strategic thinker, and planner. · Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. · Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions. Preferred: · MBA and/or CPA. · Experience in financing and grants. · Experience in the Community Health Centers. · Preferred English/Spanish – bilingual bicultural. Language Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills with the ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and create professional business documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions Equity Statement: At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all. For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/ [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaclinicahealth.org%2Fpatients%2Fapproach%2F&data=05%7C02%7Celeydsman%40laclinicahealth.org%7C563aaf7468ac43820c5208dcb8bf95db%7Cda105e90821f4a48abde6e1aace472a3%7C0%7C0%7C638588380189137411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fuT6F4f0tEPYkT1UzIyYMQG9yrS1yK%2Fs6k6QFXLb4GE%3D&reserved=0] Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. La Clinica is a drug free work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the organization's financial health, including strategic planning, budgeting, and oversight of accounting practices. They lead payer relationships, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance while providing actionable financial insights to the executive team and Board.