Chief Financial Officer

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The CFO is responsible for overseeing the finance and budget activities of the Center in a manner that maximizes the efficient use of financial resources and minimize risks to operations. This position provides subject matter expertise in all financial areas to include contractual financial reporting obligations, cost reporting obligations, standard financial statement preparation, public funds investment act compliance, and third-party billing analysis. The CFO is responsible for creation and control of the Center and individual project budgets. This position establishes an internal control structure to ensure compliant and effective tracking of revenues and expenses to comply with all manners of financial reporting. The Center has an operating budget of approximately 52 million dollars.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Oversee the financial management functions of the Center to ensure budgeting, accounting, billing, and reporting are adequate to comply with requirements of all funding agencies and maximize financial resources.
• Oversee the preparation of grant, cost, audit, and contractual reports and schedules in compliance with Center regulations and responsibilities.
• Oversee preparation of the Center's annual budget and present to the CEO, Program Directors, Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee analysis and reporting of Center third party billing operations to report any negative trends in revenues to the CEO and at scheduled management meetings.
• Oversee the Organizational, Divisional, and Program budgets to create comparative reports delivered at scheduled management meeting for program and department leadership to provide a comprehensive understanding and management of the Center's financial position.
• Oversee the preparation of all account balances, work-papers, and schedules required for the annual independent single audit.
• Ensure Center's tax and information reports are prepared and submitted timely including internally generated 1099's, 1094-C, 1095-C, and 990 tax return and the externally generated 941's, Unemployment Tax reports, and W-2's.
• Oversee the financial accounting policies and procedures to include creation of new proposed policies, update of policies as necessary to maintain consists with current operations or respond to new obligations and processes, and to retire obsolete policies.
• Oversee monitoring of the Center's daily cash flow and investment performance to ensure adequate funding for payment obligations and maximize investment income.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and vendors.
• Develop and implement internal financial controls and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of governmental accounting standards.
• Extensive computer skills to include use of Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Publishing applications, HR/Payroll software solution, and the electronic medical record (EMR) software solution.
• Verbal, nonverbal and written communication for effective communication with all manners of stakeholders.
• Project management skills to conceive an objective, formulate a formal plan of execution, delegate tasks to subordinates and co-workers, timely completion of individual responsibilities, to lead to final completion.
• Initiative to increase overall productivity and independently solve issues.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.
• Effective multi-tasking skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.
• Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting finance or a related field from an accredited college or university required. Prefer MBA or advanced degree.
Experience Required:

• E xperience in governmental accounting or auditing with at least two years of supervisory experience required.
• E xperience in a management capacity in financial and/or healthcare settings a plus.
• Proven ability to understand and resolve complex problems, understand and ensure compliance with regulatory citations.
• Proficiently utilize technology, fiscal management platforms and state reporting systems.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fiscal planning management practices to include developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets; knowledge of public investment laws and practices; knowledge of sound public accounting principles; knowledge of legislative budget processes and of funding Community Centers; and knowledge of auditing and investigative methods, practices, and procedure.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking processes to reduce risk, assist in strategic planning, and support opportunities for growth. Ability to actively problem-solve, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and to establish and maintain positive, productive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to manage large-scale operations with an emphasis on outcomes realized through cost effective means.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to delegate and oversee the financial operations of the company effectively by utilizing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills.
• Effectively communicate information, expectations and guidance to team members.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to Heart of Texas Behavioral Health insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license preferred.

HOURS:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F; may require flexible work schedule in order to meet the expectations of the position.

SALARY:
DOE - When completing applications include salary expectations.

CENTER INFORMATION:
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network serves as the designated local authority for both mental health intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides Early Childhood Intervention services for residents of McLennan, Bosque Falls, Freestone, Hill and Limestone counties. Throughout the six counties we have approximately thirty (30) facilities and 500 employees. The administrative offices are in Waco, TX.
ADA Statement:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement:
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance with no deductibles, copays or out of pocket expenses
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent 401k and 457b Retirement Plans (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings to a 401k) **Certain Requirement Needed**