Director of Finance

Director of Finance
Job Category: Finance
Requisition Number: DIREC
Full-Time Hybrid Springfield, MA 01103, USA

The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the fiscal health and long-term sustainability of our growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, forward‑thinking finance leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys leading teams through change, and has the technical depth to manage complex accounting, grants, and compliance requirements while driving a major transformation across finance functions including transition from paper‑based processes to automation and data‑driven financial management.

The Director of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen financial systems and controls, and support organizational growth while advancing the mission of the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of extensive, progressive work experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree, particularly within healthcare and/or nonprofit settings.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and finance leadership, preferably in FQHCs, Healthcare nonprofits and Federally funded organizations.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with hands‑on experience.
• Proven experience with federal and state grant compliance and reporting, and HRSA and Uniform Guidance.
• Expert‑level Excel skills.
• Ability to provide hands‑on training, coaching, and change management to support the team towards automation.
• Working knowledge of FQHC reimbursement, third party billing including medical, dental, and pharmacy.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare accounting/finance regulatory requirements.
• Experience with cost allocation methodologies.
• Proficiency to operate with high accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong technology aptitude and comfort with accounting system configuration and reporting, implementing new modules and functionality, process automation and workflow improvement.
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and quality‑focused.
• Strong communicator to translate Financial Data Into Clear Insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 2–3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and related modules.
• Experience implementing accounting systems or automation initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑enabled finance tools or leading innovation efforts.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts healthcare and nonprofit reporting requirements including Uniform Financial Report (UFR), Uniform Data Systems Report (UDS), Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reporting, IRS Form 990/Massachusetts Form PC, Retirement Plan Audits related to 403(b) retirement plans.

Salary Range

$140,000 to $150,000 annually

Qualifications

Bachelors or Better in Finance or related field.

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