Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Full-time
Salary: $172,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Nonprofit
At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy.  We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 21 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin.  Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong! 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer (40 hours/week) at our Jackson Street Administration Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  
 
As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer: 
- Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible 
- Generous Paid Time Off  
- 10 ½ Days of Holiday Pay 
- Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution 
- Paid Parental Leave 
- Tuition Assistance 
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
 
PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Chief Financial Officer pay starts from $172,000 per year. 
 
Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)
 
PURPOSE OF POSITION: 
 
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive, agency leader, and strategic thought partner to the CEO. Responsible for all financial matters of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI) and its affiliated organizations.  This role articulates the vision and sets the strategy and direction for PPWI’s agency-wide finance efforts. The CFO is part of the agency-wide leadership team who designs mission-centered business strategies for the organization’s growth and success, and in partnership with the board of directors, develops the agency’s vision, and strategic plan.  
 
The CFO is responsible for partnering with the CEO, agency leadership and the Board Finance Committee to develop and implement strategies driving toward a sustainable business model that are: 
 
- Based on PPWI’s mission, vision, and strategic goals   
- Innovative and resourceful approaches tailored to the unique needs of PPWI 
- Developed through an equity lens in support of PPWI’s vision to advance health equity and serve as a place where patients, staff, and communities experience belonging 
 
 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
 
- Support the mission, vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc., and be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 
- Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise in finance to bring a nuanced perspective to the successful operation of the following core areas: 
- Executive healthcare financial management and financial leadership 
- Revenue cycle management 
- Health information technology, experience working with EPIC EMR a plus 
- Active engagement with corporate compliance programs 
- Management of banking, investment, and insurance affairs 
- History of clean financial statements 
- Experience working with mid-size+ businesses ($25m+ revenue, 100+ employees) 
- Demonstrated ability, working jointly with other leaders, to innovate, shape business and financial strategies toward an organization’s growth and success. 
- History of engaged, strategic, and productive internal and external relationships, including experience working with executive, volunteer, and board leadership, external vendors and stakeholders 
- Ability to deliver narrative financial information to boards and staff; and to train others in reading and interpreting financial materials 
- Proven leadership and supervision ability with a history of advancing efforts to engender a positive organizational culture.  
- Successful history of leading the execution of complex cross-departmental projects, including demonstrated communication skills and the ability to actively engage with people from many backgrounds and points of view. 
- Proficiency in Excel Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
 
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 
 
Bachelor’s degree in business / healthcare administration, accounting or finance required. Master’s Degree and / or C.P.A. certification a plus. 
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience and 5 years as CFO or similar accounting leadership capacity.   
Minimum of three years with GAAP.  Healthcare industry experience preferred.  
Must have demonstrated supervisory experience. 
 
SUPERVISORY REQUIRMENTS:
 
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing feedback; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning and Strategy Development: 
      • Supports the development of the organization’s vision and strategy and oversees the implementation of PPWI’s financial initiatives. 
      • Works in partnership with the President / CEO and leadership team to advance the organization’s business model. 
Compliance: 
      • Ensures financial compliance, regulatory compliance with and/or required by all applicable PPWI business environments, including but not limited to accounting, finance, tax, revenue cycle, government grants, accreditation, banking, insurance, etc. 
      • Ensures all local, state, federal registrations and designations related to all applicable PPWI business environments are completed and maintained in a compliant manner including but not limited to charitable organizations renewals, federal DHS designations, etc. 
      • Responsible for the annual financial statement audit. 
      • Works closely with Philanthropy/Development leadership to ensure consistent, quality, seamless and compliant processes. 
      • Partners with PPWI’s Legal and Compliance department to oversee the review, execution, and follow through/compliance of all contracts. 
      • In partnership with PPWI’s Legal and Compliance department, create, maintain and update grants and resource sharing agreements between PPWI and PPAWI. 
 
Agency Leadership:
      • Develops relationships and works in partnership with the Board and Finance Committee to ensure ongoing, consistent, open, clear communication regarding the agency’s finances to ensure the board has the information needed to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and provide strategic guidance.  
      • Serves as lead agency staff to the Finance Committee. 
      • Leads financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting. Provides financial updates at consistent cadences to leadership team, board, and entire organization.  
      • Oversees Finance, Purchasing, and Business Operations (Revenue Cycle) departments to achieve desired departmental goals.  
 
Business Development: 
      • Develops and stewards relationships with vendors, financial statement auditors, community partners and donors.  
      • Participates in PPWI’s collaborations with other PP affiliates, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, government agencies, healthcare agencies, and social service agencies to advance financial strategies, explore shared services and/or shared resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness of administrative and business service delivery models. 
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.    
 
PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.