Esperanza Health Center · 23 hours ago
Associate Finance Director
Esperanza Health Center is seeking an Associate Finance Director responsible for grants administration, financial reporting, and overseeing financial tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The role includes supervising financial staff and managing the organization's budgeting process.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Administers federal grants (such as the 330 FQHC and Ryan White Part C grants), state grants (such as the Pennsylvania Challenge Grants), and private grants
Leads the development of annual budget for Federal grant applications (SAC/BPR)
Maintains and tracks financial “dashboard” indicators and other metrics related to financial performance, in collaboration with the Finance Director
Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts throughout the year with data and reports from the patient billing systems, the donor database, the dispensary, and other activities in collaboration with the Finance Director
Ensures that the necessary records and documentation to support annual audit are maintained and provided to auditors
Leads monthly closing process and the preparation of monthly internal financial reports
Prepares the quarterly MCO wraparound report for submission to DHS, in collaboration with the Billing Manager
Ensures timely and accurate Dispensary reporting and ensures that Dispensary inventories are performed and reconciled at least twice per year with the general ledger
Prepares annual budget and oversees organizational budgeting process, with Staff Accountant
Maintains all necessary fiscal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure that funds are used for the purposes intended, with Staff Accountant
Alerts Finance Director and other appropriate staff to any problems or irregularities
Conducts studies, performs high-level financial analysis, and carries out other special projects as directed by Finance Director
Initiates research processes related budget variances, with Financial Analyst
Administers all aspects of the 401(k) plan, including withholding and remitting payments on a timely and accurate basis; coordinating proper reporting with outside pension administrator; and coordinating regulatory filings (Form 5500) and the annual compliance audit
Administers the self-funded insurance plan, providing monthly analysis of monthly usage, communication with Warner Benefits, annual analysis of plan performance, etc., in collaboration with Finance Director and Financial Analyst
Manages the Billing Manager and billing specialists to maximize all third-party and patient payment reimbursement
Works with the Billing Manager to review billing systems, accounts receivable reports, and develop and implement best practices to further develop billing operations for medical, behavioral health, and dental reimbursement
Participates in payroll team meetings
Serves as a back-up for the Staff Accountant on the payroll team, as needed
Performs duties as needed in the absence of Finance Director, in collaboration with the Executive Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance, required
10-15 years accounting experience, required
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask; attention to detail, precision and accuracy working with figures
Strong written and oral communication skills. Must speak English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and accounting software
Ability to exemplify the values of Esperanza in all circumstances and commitment to God's concern for the poor; ability to share faith in Christ with others
Preferred
1-2 years 401(K) administration experience, highly desirable
3-5 years payroll and benefits administration experience, preferred
Experience in nonprofit accounting and software preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan administration
Self-funded insurance plan
Company
Esperanza Health Center
Founded in 1989, Esperanza Health Center is a faith-based, bilingual community health center with three sites serving our north Philadelphia communities: - Hunting Park (4417 N.