Hybrid Chief Financial Officer bei Greater Seacoast Community Health

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Finance
Supervisor: CEO
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Positions Supervised: Finance Department

Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you a strategic finance professional looking to apply your expertise where it will truly matter? Greater Seacoast Community Health is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This is more than a numbers job — it’s an opportunity to shape the financial future of a mission-driven healthcare organization that’s changing lives across the Seacoast.

As our CFO, you’ll serve as a key advisor to the CEO, partner with the COO and other executive leaders, and guide financial operations with insight, precision, and purpose. You’ll lead a dedicated finance team while playing a vital role in sustaining and growing services that ensure everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare — regardless of their ability to pay.

You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of medical, dental, behavioral health, and social service providers who work collaboratively to meet the needs of the whole person. Here, your leadership will directly support compassionate care that transforms lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
   Serve as a core member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the CEO and reporting regularly to the Board and Finance Committee. Guide policy development and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Financial Operations Management
   Direct and manage all core financial activities, including reconciliation, payroll, accounts payable, grant oversight, and internal controls — ensuring alignment with GAAP and organizational goals.
• Compliance & Audits
   Coordinate all internal and external financial reporting and oversee third-party audits, including the annual Board audit and reports to regulators and funders.
• Budgeting & Planning
   Lead development of the annual budget, including capital projects, and manage submissions for Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, IRS filings, and other key reporting needs.
• Program Support & Growth
   Partner with leadership to develop financially sound models for new initiatives and services. Provide fiscal guidance for program expansions and grant opportunities.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in Financial Strategy & Analysis
   Strong command of GAAP, financial planning, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Leadership & Collaboration
   Proven ability to lead finance teams, work cross-functionally, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Clear Communication
   Able to present complex financial concepts clearly to varied audiences — from Board members to program managers.
• Proactive & Agile
   A strategic thinker who anticipates challenges, implements solutions, and adapts quickly to changing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably within an FQHC or healthcare setting
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Experience working with grants, government funding, or nonprofit budgets a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with calm and clarity

Our Values in Action

At Greater Seacoast, we believe that how we work matters just as much as what we do. Our team members are expected to:

• Act with integrity, professionalism, and compassion
• Value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions
• Bring curiosity, flexibility, and a solutions-first mindset
• Communicate transparently and work collaboratively
• Embrace feedback and support personal and organizational growth

Work Locations: Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Salary: Starting at $187,000annually, with potential for higher compensation based on experience

What We Offer

If you're looking for meaningful work and a supportive environment, we offer an excellent benefits package for employees working 32+ hours per week (prorated for 24–31 hours):

• Medical and dental insurance with agency contribution — including a no-premium plan for employee-only coverage
• Earned Time Off: 15 days in your first year, 20 in your second (includes vacation, personal, and sick time)
• 7 paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match — available to all employees regardless of hours

About Greater Seacoast Community Health

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a vibrant network of nonprofit health centers and family resource centers including:

• Families First Health & Support Center (Portsmouth)
• Goodwin Community Health (Somersworth)
• The Family Center, Strafford County Public Health Network, Mobile Health Program, Goodwin Pharmacy, and the WIC Nutrition Program

We offer a wide array of integrated services — from primary care and dental to behavioral health, recovery support, parenting education, social work, and more. Our mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, accessible care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

We are recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and a Family Resource Center of Quality, and we proudly serve individuals and families across the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals — including those from underrepresented groups and veterans — without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

👉 Learn more about our work at GetCommunityHealth.org