JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
SALARY: $112,000-$145,000; generous benefit package
WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday days; some evenings and weekends required
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Some local travel; occasional interstate travel
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Wallace is a non-profit community health center in East Multnomah County that is “health home base” for individuals and families who face barriers to care. We believe that good health for each of us, benefits all of us. We are seeking a dynamic, full time CFO. Portland is an amazing city offering beautiful summers with mild winters. We are one of the most bicycle and dog friendly cities in the country. Our clinic is located in the heart of the culturally diverse, dynamic community of Rockwood, which is conveniently located next to Portland’s light rail system.
The successful candidate should have non-profit experience and a four-year degree in accounting. A Masters or CPA is preferred. Candidate must have a strong financial statement background, ideally within the health care field. Additional requirements include excellent written and verbal communication skills, extensive knowledge of Excel, ability to multitask, hands-on experience with accounting software and month end closing routines. The ideal candidate will also possess strong leadership and communication skills.
ABOUT THE WALLACE MEDICAL CONCERN
The Wallace Medical Concern mission statement: “We provide an open door to exceptional health services and connections that support individuals and their families in healthy living.”
The Wallace Medical Concern is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that is making a visible difference in improving the health outcomes of our community. As a rapidly growing patient-centered primary care home, we are committed to offering high quality programs based on the most promising and progressive best practices. We are deeply rooted in our dynamic, vibrant, multi-cultural--and underserved--community. We believe that health care extends beyond the exam room, and focus on serving the whole person with support and resources that engage them fully in creating good health.
JOIN THE WALLACE TEAM
The Wallace staff is our greatest asset in providing essential, high-quality health services to the greater Portland area. And as the community we support grows, our team grows with it. We offer an exceptional workplace the values individual contributions, cultural diversity, and ongoing learning.
When you join our team, you will…
…Bring good health to overlooked and underserved individuals and families in our community
…Collaborate with dedicated staff and volunteers an open, cooperative and respectful environment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
Recruit, hire, orient, train, assign work, and supervise employees and coordinate supervision or support of non-supervisory clinic support personnel
Evaluate performance and recommend merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary action
Develop and update position descriptions, as necessary, to ensure they reflect actual job responsibilities
Ensure staff achieves the most current level of technical understanding and follow defined protocols established by third party systems functioning with medical operations (e.g. software)
Recognize and utilize opportunities for staff development
Demonstrate responsiveness to staff concerns and strive to keep lines of communication open
Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills, including mediation, facilitation, and the ability to explain complex concepts and instructions to a variety of audiences
Coach and direct staff when handling sensitive situations
Foster well developed teams with clear roles, standardized work processes, and key performance metrics they are held accountable for
EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER
Participate with Senior Leadership in the development, oversight and implementation of Wallace’s strategic plan
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork to maintain effective working relationships with Wallace’s staff and its Board, local/state/federal agencies, grant fund representatives, vendors, other local providers, clients and the public
Astute at analyzing and solving problems using critical thinking and can demonstrate the ability to build consensus
Resourceful and able to seek and accept new practices/methods and support staff through transitions
Maintain the necessary confidentiality over sensitive and confidential matters
Serve as an exemplary role model and project a positive image of The Wallace Medical Concern
Comply with all applicable laws and fully cooperate with the Wallace compliance program
Maintain positive working relationships with all staff
Represent WALLACE on appropriate community based committees
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
TO APPLY
Please reply to this posting by applying on our website: https://mywallace.org/about-us/work-with-us/ . Include a cover letter and a resume with work history, education, and salary requirements. Applicants must include a cover letter in order to be considered.