[Hiring] Board Member - Finance @The Family Practice & Counseling Services Network

Role Description

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network (FPCSN), a nurse-led Federally Qualified Health Center serving Philadelphia communities, is seeking a mission-driven individual with finance experience to join our Board of Directors and chair our Finance Committee.

This volunteer leadership opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who wants to help advance accessible, high-quality healthcare while supporting the long-term financial sustainability of a community-based nonprofit.

As a Board member and Finance Committee Chair, you will partner with fellow Board members, the CEO, and the CFO to provide financial oversight and guide the committee’s work.

• Lead Finance Committee meetings and report recommendations to the Board.
• Guide the committee’s review of budgets, financial statements, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Help the Board understand financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support oversight of financial policies, internal controls, and long-term financial planning.
• Fulfill Board governance responsibilities and serve as an ambassador for FPCSN’s mission.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial leadership.
• The ability to interpret financial statements and communicate financial information clearly to people with varied backgrounds.
• Strong judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to lead productive committee discussions.
• A commitment to health equity and the communities FPCSN serves.
• The availability to participate consistently in Board and Finance Committee meetings.
• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare finance, community health centers, grants management, or public accounting is especially valuable.
• A CPA, CFO, controller, or comparable background is welcome but not required.

Requirements

• This is an unpaid, volunteer Board position that includes service as Finance Committee Chair.
• Term length and anticipated desired time commitment to service will be discussed with interested candidates.

If you are Interested:

Please apply with a brief statement of interest and your resume to Emily Nichols, CEO with the subject line “FPCSN Board Opportunity – Finance Committee Chair.” We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and connections to the communities we serve to express interest.