Prism Health North Texas
Chief Financial Officer
Dallas, Texas
Salary: $280,000-$300,000
BACKGROUND
The Organization
Since 1986, Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) has been committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in Dallas. Originally founded as an HIV treatment and prevention organization, PHNTX has grown in response to community needs—expanding its services to include primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health.
With deep roots in South Dallas, East Dallas, and Oak Cliff, PHNTX operates health centers in some of the area’s most underserved neighborhoods. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for accessible, inclusive healthcare grew.
In 2024, PHNTX answered that call by achieving Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike status, strengthening its mission to provide whole-person care for everyone in the community
The Position
The Chief Financial Officer for AIDS Arms, Inc., d/b/a Prism Health North Texas and Uptown Physicians Group is responsible for overseeing the financial and business services on behalf of a thriving non-profit community-based healthcare organization with an annual operating budget of over $135 million. By leading, delegating, and managing over 20 full-time staff, the CFO creates the foundation for how PHNTX fiscally thrives in the current and future healthcare landscape. The position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
ROLE OVERVIEW
· Works in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer to create the strategic and business plan for the Organization. Develops the financial roadmap for effective implementation of the organization’s mission and vision.
· Oversees, evaluates, and improves day-to-day financial operations, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with the organization’s overall strategic vision and long-term growth.
· Ensures the fiscal health of the organization by setting and meeting revenue goals, managing expenses, and providing annual budgets as well as multi-year forecasts.
· Creates the strategy for the charting of accounts and devises the necessary infrastructure to critically analyze and evaluate the many different departments and cost centers within the organization.
· Leads and holds accountable senior financial staff that include accounting, revenue cycle, grants management, data specialists, and financial assistance coordinators.
· Acts as the staff liaison to the Financial and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, providing up-to-date analyses and strategic financial planning.
· Ensures accurate and timely reporting of all financial reports to the various stakeholders, including profit and loss statements, cash flow, revenue cycle, Medicare cost report and vendor settlement statements.
· Works closely alongside other members of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure a cohesive and collaborative environment that successfully executes the core business operations and service delivery.
· Ensures accurate and effective processes remain in place for all medical, pharmaceutical, and dental practice billing, and monitors performance of both internal and contract billing personnel.
· Develops and maintains a system of internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.
· Oversees the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all A-133 audit issues are resolved, as well as all other audits and reviews by government grants, including the Operational Site Visit.
· Manages relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers
· Responsible for all IRS filing requirements.
· Responsible for accurate financial reporting to all regulatory agencies such as HRSA for all FQHC requirements including the Operational Site Visit (OSV).
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Financial Acumen
Interpreting and applying key financial indicators to make better decisions.
Instills Trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Operational Insight
Applying knowledge of business and the operating environment to advance the organization’s goals.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Builds Effective Teams
Building teams with a strong identity by developing people to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Communicates Effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
The ideal candidate for the Chief Financial Officer position possesses the following competencies:
Additional Qualifications
· At least 5 years of experience leading financial departments in a Federally Qualified Health Center or similar environment, at a Senior or Chief Financial Officer level.
· 7 to 10 years of experience working in either a community health center or multispecialty outpatient medical practice environment.
· 7 to 10 years of experience managing fiscal elements of Federal grant awards.
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting with preference given to applicants with a master’s degree in business, finance or related field.
· Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
· Effectively delegates core financial functions across multiple teams with the emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
· Exceptionally effective at setting priorities, holding team members accountable, and focusing on achievable outcomes and measures.
· Must be successful in overseeing the management of a complex revenue cycle that includes outpatient medical care, dentistry, psychiatry, and pharmacy.
· Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U. S. Generally accepted accounting principles, OMB Circulars A-133, A-110, and A-133, regulations and compliance requirements and appropriate Code of Federal Regulations sections.
· Exceptional communication skills; must have the ability to work efficiently among different teams with competing priorities.
WHO WE ARE
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: $280,000-$300,000.
Benefits
Prism Health North Texas offers a robust benefits package which includes generous paid time off; 403b program; medical, dental, and vision insurance; fully covered short- and long-term disability; relocation assistance; annual bonus based on individual and organizational performance.
TIMELINE AND NEXT STEPS
If you are interested in this position, please click here. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications outlined above. If you are selected to move forward for an initial screening call, we expect you to hear from us by mid-December.
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