Director of Finance

Job Description
JOB TITLE: Director of Finance
SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
CREATED: 03/06/2026 VERSION: 1
REVISED DATE: VERSION:
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Northeast Health Partners, LLC (NHP), a 501(c) (3), serves as a Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) through a contract with the State of Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing. NHP works with physical health and behavioral health providers to serve the communities we live and work in. We ensure a full spectrum of high-quality, whole-person care. Promoting member education, preventive services, care coordination, and evidence-based treatments are core to our mission.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Finance is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the organization, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial information. Effectively implements and oversees the budget, accounting systems, and financial and risk management operations for the organization. The Director of Finance is a strategic partner reporting to and working closely with the CEO and the NHP Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization. The Director of Finance is the primary staff position on the Finance Committee of the Board and chairs the Finance Committee meeting.
DUTIES PERFORMED

1. Develop a financial management strategy, including robust monitoring and reporting.
2. In collaboration with CEO, engage the Board of Directors to develop short and long-term financial plans and projections.
3. Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company’s strategic direction. Lead finance department financial and operational strategies. Establish functional objectives in line with organization goals.
4. Utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into business plans.
5. Represent the organization and maintain effective relationships with financial partners, including financial institutions, founding entities, auditors, Colorado Department of Healthcare, Policy and Financing (HCPF), public officials, etc. Maintain rapport with financial community.
6. Oversee cash, investment, and asset management. Complete accounting requirements by establishing and maintaining system of accounts. Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
7. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Protect organization value by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
8. Oversee the issuance of financial information. Contribute to finance and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests, helping others accomplish job results.
9. Report on financial results to the Board of Directors and its committees.
10. Monitor all open legal issues involving the company and legal issues affecting the industry.
11. Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
12. Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
13. Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
14. Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
15. Participate in key decisions and corporate policy development and maintain in-depth relations with all members of the leadership team.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education/Credentials:

• Master’s in accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or related area from an accredited college or university, or hold a License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Experience:

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in professional finance to include demonstrated success in managed health care, accounting systems and financial operations.
• Medicaid managed care knowledge is required, with an emphasis on Medicaid capitation, prospective payment systems (PPS).
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including compliance and reporting.
• Familiarity with NetSuite would be a plus.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced office management practices and operating procedures.
• Advanced knowledge with Medicaid fiscal functionality.
• Accounting and reporting software: NetSuite, Paycor.
• Organizational sensitivity regarding complex relationships with federal, state and local agencies, government entities, and personnel.

• Workplace policies and professionalism.
• Organizational structure, workflow and operating procedures.
• Human resources concepts, practices, policies and procedures.
• Employment rules and regulations.
• Project management principles, practices, techniques and tools.

• Medicaid Managed Care Federal rules and regulations, including mental health and substance abuse.

Skills/Abilities to:

• Condense and communicate difficult, complex information in a precise and easy-to-understand manner, both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Build positive rapport; effectively and persuasively present and negotiate with discretion on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or Board of Directors.

• Positively and effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Develop strategies to solve accounting and financial problems. Strong attention to detail.
• Provide comprehensive and effective leadership and management.

• Set priorities and use keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Adapt to a continually evolving environment, supporting a data-driven and deadline-oriented workplace.
• Perform within a dynamic work environment with high energy and initiative.

WORKING CONDITIONS
No major sources of discomfort; standard office environment, may be hybrid. This is a fast-paced, high-demand environment with multiple deadlines. Travel is required. Availability to work after hours is required by contract for key personnel, and attending and representing NHP at community functions may be requested. A commute to the office in Greeley, Colorado, is required.

FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTES
See the following table for specific physical demands, mental functions, environmental conditions, and hazards associated with this position.

Functional Attributes – Director of Finance

Frequency Key:
Seldom
1
Occasionally
2
Regularly
3
Often
4
0-15%
of the time
16-45%
of the time
46-75%
of the time
76-100%
of the time
I. Physical Demands
A. Lifting/Moving Level
1. SEDENTARY – Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Exertion to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Amount of Force to Move Objects:
Rarely – Up to 10 lbs., and/or
Frequently – Negligible Amount, and/o r
Constantly – Negligible Amount
Applicable: YES X NO
2. LIGHT – Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Amount of Force to Move Objects:
Rarely – Up to 20 lbs., and/or
Frequently – Up to 10 lbs., and/or
Constantly – Negligible Amount

Applicable: YES NO X
3. MEDIUM
Amount of Force to Move Objects:
Rarely – Up to 50 lbs., and/or
Frequently – Up to 20 lbs., and/or
Constantly – Up to 10 lbs.

Applicable: YES NO X
4. HEAVY
Amount of Force to Move Objects:
Rarely – Up to 100 lbs., and/or
Frequently – Up to 50 lbs., and/or
Constantly – Up to 20 lbs.
Applicable: YES NO _X
5. VERY HEAVY
Amount of Force to Move Objects:
Rarely – In excess of 100 lbs., and/or
Frequently – In excess of 50 lbs., and/or
Constantly – In excess of 20 lbs.
Applicable: YES NO X

For the following sections, choose all that apply by identifying rate of occurrence for each with associated number using Frequency Key (above).
B. Fine/Gross Motor Skill Level
1. WALKING AND/OR CLIMBING – Involving traveling on foot; ascending or descending using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Frequency: 1 _
2. BALANCING – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing feats of agility.
Frequency: 1 _
3. STOOPING – Bending body downward and forward. Important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
Frequency: 1 _
4. KNEELING . click apply for full job details