Whitman-Walker · 16 hours ago
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expWhitman-Walker is a health organization seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) to support the CFO in managing finance and accounting systems. The DCFO will oversee financial reporting, budget development, and lead a team within the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency in operations.
Health CareOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Supervises key leaders within the Finance Department and develops a finance team that completes timely and accurate monthly reporting that complies with generally accepted accounting principles and, as applicable, federal and state financial reporting requirements
Develops a deep understanding of the day-to-day operations of the Health Center in order to support the financial activities of the organization
Prepares accurate and timely monthly financial statements and related departmental P&L reports for CFO review
Oversees the management and maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger and related subsidiary ledgers within scope of responsibility
Directly manages the Assistant Controller, Director of Contract and Grant Accounting, and Payroll Manager
Oversees the timely and accurate completion of the daily cash reports and routine cash management
Serves as the senior level liaison for all financial related activities and inquiries (excluding grant activity) from employees, financial institutions, and vendors
Leads the regulatory reporting including UDS, Medicaid and Medicare cost reports and related rate setting audits
Supervises all monthly recurring journal entries including prepaids, postage, fixed asset depreciation, accruals and year end audit entries including contributions-in-kind and estimated health insurance claims
Takes the lead role in any financial accounting and sub-ledger system implementations, including employee training and ongoing system improvements
Oversees the maintenance of all cost allocations in the financial accounting system
Develops cost-effective, streamlined procedures and systems to achieve more efficient and effective monthly financial statement preparation
Ensures that each month and fiscal year is closed properly in the financial accounting system
Supervises the accurate and timely recording, approval, and posting of all cash disbursement activity
Leads the annual financial and single audit with support from the team
Leads the annual budget process through active delegation and oversight
Leads the preparation of the annual tax return
Leads bank collateral reporting and any related audit as well as support the overall banking relationships
Leads the annual indirect cost proposal submission through active delegation and oversight
Drafts the annual operating budgets for the Finance Department for submission to the CFO; leads the annual operating budget process, delegating to team members as appropriate
Provides supervision to the Assistant Controller, Director of Contract and Grants Accounting, and Payroll Manager
Qualification
Required
Proficient knowledge of general financial and accounting practices, policies and procedures, including specific knowledge of current laws and regulations governing these areas
Proficient knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting and cash management methods
Proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
General knowledge of healthcare insurance and compliance practices, policies and procedures, including the applicable requirements of the Health Center Program
Experience overseeing an annual audit (preferably in a large/complex nonprofit setting)
Experience overseeing federal and local grants, including an understanding of regulations associated with compliance with such funds
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including developed negotiation skills and the ability to forge professional relationships with outside banking institutions, insurers, community leaders, vendors and financial contractors
Well-developed management skills, including a proven ability to lead diverse financial staff in overseeing and implementing the complex financial operations of a federally funded, non-profit healthcare organization
Ability to plan, design and manage an efficient accounting information system
Ability to make important decisions in a fast-paced environment, both as an individual leader and in collaboration with key personnel and Board Members
Well-developed statistical and analytical skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, concise and comprehensive reports
Sensitivity to all areas of diversity, including HIV status, race, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity
Bachelor's Degree in a finance related field required
CPA, master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
At least ten years of senior level financial experience required (strong preference for controller level), with at least five years of experience managing senior level staff
Experience with federal grants management and compliance with single-audit requirements required
Preferred
Experience in a non-profit strongly preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Company
Whitman-Walker
Our mission is to offer community-based health and wellness services to all. We empower all persons to live healthy, prosperous lives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Greater Washington Community FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-06-13Grant
2022-10-03Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Maher, FHFMA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kellan E. Baker
Executive Director and Chief Learning Officer, Whitman-Walker Institute
Recent News
2025-03-27
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