Chief Financial Officer CFO

Western Montana Clinic•Missoula, MT

52m

About The Position

Calling All Esteemed Finance Leaders! At Western Montana Clinic, we are continuing our 100-year tradition of providing excellent health care to the community. We are a group of local, independent providers practicing in multiple specialties. Our mission remains the same - to provide our patients with the same high quality health care that we expect for our families. We’re seeking an exceptional leader in finance to join our well-established team and provide collaborative strategic vision and acumen. Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for the overall financial health, strategy, and integrity of the organization. The CFO provides strategic financial leadership while ensuring strong operational controls, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective management of the finance and accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s Degree valued
Eight to ten years of finance management required; healthcare industry experience valued

Nice To Haves

CPA, HFMA, or FACHE valued

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, physician leadership, and executive team
Active leader in financial activity specific to healthcare operations
Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling
Translate and manage financial data into actionable insights for leadership
Develop and support strategic initiatives, growth planning, and capital decisions
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Ensure timely, accurate preparation of all financial statements
Establish and maintain financial controls and internal policies
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal and state regulations
Oversee and perform audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance
Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for the finance and accounting team
Ensure efficient payroll, accounts payable, and accounting operations
Foster a collaborative, high-accountability finance culture
Evaluate and improve financial systems, tools, and processes
Partner with department leaders to support budgeting and financial planning
Communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial leaders and stakeholders
Support organizational transparency and financial literacy