Hospital Chief Financial Officer

GHJ•Covington, GA

3d•$225,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

An independent, community-based hospital in Georgia is in an exciting period of growth and looking for a Chief Financial Officer who understands the unique economics of rural healthcare and wants to play a meaningful role in what comes next. This organization combines the mission and independence of a community hospital with a level of clinical capability and growth more often associated with larger organizations. Its expanding surgical and specialty programs, advanced clinical services, and continued investment in facilities and technology have created an increasingly sophisticated financial environment and a compelling opportunity for an experienced healthcare finance leader. This is a true operational CFO seat. Revenue cycle is at the center of the role, but the opportunity extends well beyond traditional financial reporting. The CFO will drive financial performance, guide reimbursement strategy, finance continued expansion, develop clinical leaders, and serve as a trusted partner to an experienced CEO and community-based board.

Requirements

Meaningful finance leadership experience within a Critical Access Hospital is strongly preferred; substantial rural hospital experience will also be considered
Deep, hands-on knowledge of hospital revenue cycle operations
Working command of Critical Access Hospital cost-based reimbursement
Strong accounting, financial analysis, cash management, and strategic planning capabilities
Experience partnering with operational and clinical leaders, not simply reporting financial results
Ability to communicate effectively with boards, executives, clinicians, and community stakeholders
A grounded, collaborative leadership style and desire to become part of the community

Nice To Haves

Current or previous hospital CFO experience
Capital expansion, debt financing, or USDA Rural Development financing experience
Swing bed program or surgical service line experience
Fundraising or foundation exposure
MBA, MHA, or other relevant advanced degree

Responsibilities

Own the full financial strategy and performance of a growing Critical Access Hospital
Provide hands-on leadership across revenue cycle, including patient access, case management, HIM, and patient financial services
Drive key revenue cycle metrics including collections, DNFB, point-of-service collections, and cash performance
Oversee Medicare cost reporting and ensure operational decisions are evaluated through the lens of CAH reimbursement
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, cash management, and long-term financial planning
Guide financing and financial strategy for significant capital and clinical expansion projects
Partner with clinical leaders to strengthen budgeting, labor management, and financial decision-making
Build trusted relationships with executive leadership, the governing board, finance committee, and community stakeholders