Chief Financial Officer (Exempt)

Benefis Hospitals•Great Falls, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of employee management, departmental management, and the creation of a professional practice environment that focuses on patient safety, customer service, and the organizational mission, vision, and values. This position will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted advisor on all financial matters. They will have responsibility for all financial functions across the system, including financial reporting and analysis, accounting, revenue cycle (managed through a 3rd party vendor) budgeting and forecasting, capital planning, financial systems, internal controls, and operation improvement. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop financial strategies that support the organization’s long-term growth, stability and mission. Administrative responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring, and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management. Maintains efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure, to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration or a related field is required.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in health system finance and operations is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as a CPA or CMA and/or HFMA and ACHE designations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of employee management and departmental management.
Create a professional practice environment focused on patient safety, customer service, and organizational mission, vision, and values.
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted advisor on all financial matters.
Oversee all financial functions across the system, including financial reporting and analysis, accounting, revenue cycle, budgeting and forecasting, capital planning, financial systems, internal controls, and operation improvement.
Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop financial strategies.
Plan, coordinate, organize, monitor, and implement all activities in the area of responsibility.
Manage employee performance.
Maintain efficient and effective department operations.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols, and licensing or certification standards.
Deal with pressure, meet deadlines, be accurate, and handle constantly changing situations.
Deal with a variety of people, stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned.
Follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations, and procedures of any licensing board or agency.
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.