Chief Financial Officer

COMMUNICARE Health CenterS

Position

Location: Davis, CA (Sacramento Region)

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Organization: CommuniCare Health Centers

Overview

Our recruiting firm, Centermark Placements, has been retained by CommuniCare Health Centers to lead the search for their next Chief Financial Officer. CommuniCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 7 locations, multiple service lines, nearly 400 employees and an operating budget of approximately $32M.

Since 1972, CommuniCare has been providing comprehensive health care services to their community with a mission is rooted in the underlying philosophy that health care is a right, not a privilege. Their dedicated team of providers and support staff provide services to 1 in 9 residents of Yolo County with 133,000 patient visits annually.

Contact

David Haasch
(208) 810-4423 x 121
david@centermarkplacements.com

Quick Links

–Why Consider This Opportunity
–Background Profile
–The Community
–Things to Do
–Schools

Why Consider this Opportunity?

Be the key financial leader in a respected FQHC with an operating budget of approximately $32M and a footprint that spans seven locations
Well run and financially stable organization with significant cash reserves well above like-type health centers
Growing organization with a $7M health center renovation project underway, a recently opened, new health center, and plans to acquire real estate to build an additional new health center in the near future
Company culture that values diversity. In a recent employee engagement survey, 93% of employees indicated they believe the organization supports and promotes a diverse workforce. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meets monthly and is comprised of 15 individuals representing all programs
Work for a Community Health Center that is ranked as a top clinical quality performer within a health plan that spans 14 counties. The leadership team invests significant resources in providing clinical quality that rivals patient care from organizations such as Kaiser and Sutter
Entrepreneurial group that values innovation. As the CFO, you’ll have an opportunity leverage your creativity and financial acumen to play a key role in the health center's next phase of growth and development
Low turnover - considerably less than the average primary care organization in CA. This is a great place to work!
Strong partnerships include an accredited family medicine residency program with UC Davis as well as numerous county contracts (Example - all court mandated substance abuse treatment programs are facilitated by the health center’s robust behavioral health group)
Leadership team that is focused internally and externally, as well. Active in a coalition with other leading health centers in California that provide strong peer networks. The CFO group meets regularly to discuss best practices and advance forward important initiatives
Collaborative C-Suite group of six and that is part of a larger group of 13 leadership team members who meet on weekly basis to discuss operations and healthcare strategy
Mentor key team members while laying the foundation for improved succession planning and organizational sustainability
Strong team with direct reports including Controller, Revenue Cycle Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, and Associate Director of Contracts
Sacramento Region cities provide reasonable cost of living opportunities within California

Background Profile

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university in business, public administration, accounting or a related field. CPA and/or MBA preferred
Prior CFO experience preferred with at least five years providing financial management leadership with direct reporting to senior management, CEO or a Board of Directors
Significant working experience in and/or proven knowledge of non-profit accounting, including compliance and reporting is required
Proven experience working with information technology to manage finance and accounting software packages
FQHC and/or healthcare experience is desirable
Strong leadership abilities, team management and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Community

The CommuniCare administration office (the CFO/Finance Department location) is in Davis, CA (the most populous city in Yolo County). The three largest CommuniCare clinics/service sites are located in Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento. Davis is located 11 miles west of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco.

The Sacramento region offers some of the more affordable living in California. Many employees live across the region – in the towns where CommuniCare sites are located as well as in Sacramento. Yolo County towns of Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, and Winters provide many wonderful living options and affordable living.

The Sacramento region is known as the “Farm-to-Fork-Capital” and Davis is no exception. The Davis Farmers Market is held year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Central Park. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables sold by local farmers, attendees can find gourmet foods, live entertainment, specialty products, and arts and crafts; it’s a unique and wonderful shopping experience.

The Davis community combines the right blend of safe neighborhoods, convenient retail and service establishments, and cultural amenities for a variety of tastes and plentiful recreational activities. There are 31 parks and 453 acres of improved developed landscape owned and maintained by the city. Davis boasts more than 100 miles of bike paths and trails and has more bicycles per capita than any other city in the nation.

Davis, surrounding towns, and the Sacramento region in general have some excellent school systems – both public and private. UC Davis is highly ranked in the nation and the world, according to influential university ranking publications like U.S. News & World Report. As a university town, Davis has the advantages of a small town coupled with the numerous intellectual, recreational and cultural activities serving a wide variety of interests.

Things to Do

Enjoy Wine Country

There are more than 200 wineries in the Sacramento Area! The diverse soil and terrain around Sacramento and the California Gold Country gives vintners a fertile ground to grow a wide array of wines.

Davis Bike Loop

Proudly known as the “Bicycle Capital of America”, Davis has more than 100 miles of bike baths and trails. The Davis Bike Loop is a 12-mile route around the perimeter of Davis and is a leisurely ride with a mix of bike paths and bicycle-friendly roads for its entirety.

Farmer’s Markets

The Sacramento region was named “America’s Farm-To-Fork Capital” with more than 50 Farmer’s Markets and 8,000 acres of boutique farms. Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and locally made.

UC Davis Arboretum

The 100-acre public garden is one of the community’s most spectacular assets. And, it’s free! This “living museum” spans about 100 acres and showcases some 4,000 kinds of trees, plants and shrubs and serves as a habitat for birds, reptiles, and other wildlife.

Downtown Sacramento Nightlife

Davis is just 15 miles from downtown Sacramento. Whether you want to enjoy fine dining, wine bars, or night clubs, there are many options available for a fun and interesting nightlife.

Putah Creek Fishing

There are numerous opportunities for anglers including catching trout at Putah Creek. Putah Creek is located on 150 acres between the north side of Putah Creek and State Highway 128, seven miles west of the town of Winters.

Hiking Galore

Yolo County offers immense opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including plenty of hiking such as the Blue Ridge Trail to Fiske Peak out of Cache Creek Regional Park.

Learn About Yolo County

Interested to learn more about Davis and Yolo County? Browse this website for things to do and places to visit.

Learn About Sacramento

Sacramento is just 11 miles east of Davis. Though you can live in Davis near CommuniCare’s administration site, you can also consider living in the surrounding areas of Sacramento – or simply enjoy your close proximity to the state’s capital!

Schools

In addition to being home to UC Davis, a university that is highly ranked nationally and internationally, Davis also has excellent public and private school options for K-12.

About Davis Joint Unified School District
The Davis Joint Unified School District provides a variety of educational programs to approximately 8,500 students in grades TK-12, at over 16 school sites and campuses. Our schools include a diverse mix of options including: six neighborhood elementary schools and four choice elementary programs; three neighborhood junior high schools and one charter junior high; one comprehensive senior high, a continuation high school and a charter high school; as well as a K-12 school for independent study, a preschool program and an adult school.

Other Resources:
Davis Joint Unified School District Rankings

Public School Review
For the 2020-21 school year, there are 17 public schools in Davis Joint Unified School District, serving 8,620 students. Davis Joint Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.

Private School Review
For the 2020-21 school year, there are 17 top private schools in Yolo County, California, serving 2,248 students

UC Davis
UC Davis is highly ranked in the nation and the world, according to influential university ranking publications like U.S. News & World Report (national and global), QS World University Rankings, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and The Princeton Review.

The Wall Street Journal recognized UC Davis as the fifth-best public university in the United States in its 2021 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Washington Monthly magazine ranked UC Davis second nationally among Affordable Elite Colleges in 2019.

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