Chief Financial Officer

Rural Staffing Services • Ritzville, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

East Adams Rural Healthcare is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in Ritzville, Washington. This is an important hire, and the organization is intentionally taking the time to find the right person. The ideal candidate will not only understand the numbers but also grasp what those numbers mean to a rural hospital, its employees, its patients, and the community. East Adams is led by a dedicated rural healthcare leadership team that is invested in keeping quality healthcare available locally. For the right CFO, this is an opportunity to become part of that team and have a meaningful voice in the organization's future direction.

Requirements

• Significant financial leadership experience specifically within a Critical Access Hospital or small rural hospital environment.
• Previous CFO-level or equivalent leadership experience in a Critical Access Hospital.
• At least five years of progressive healthcare financial or accounting management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Access Hospital finance.
• Demonstrated revenue cycle experience with a track record of improvement and success.
• Experience in a nonprofit healthcare environment.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and governing boards.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills.
• Understanding of payer contracting and healthcare reimbursement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across departments and explain complex financial matters clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• CPA designation

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on financial leadership across the organization, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the District Leadership Team.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and long-range financial planning, revenue cycle oversight, billing, payroll and accounts payable, treasury functions, payer contracting and contract review, capital planning, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements.
• Manage Patient Navigator and Care Coordination teams.
• Oversee departmental budgeting and expense management.
• Handle audits, tax-related matters, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with the CEO, CNO, COO, department leaders, medical staff, and Board of Directors to ensure financial strength and community needs are met.
• Translate financial information into actionable decisions.
• Identify opportunities, strengthen revenue, control costs, evaluate new services, and assist leadership in responsible future planning.
• Regularly interact with and present to the Board of Directors.
• Participate in operational and administrative leadership meetings.
• Provide financial guidance throughout the organization.
• Evaluate new programs and services.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Contribute to building a sustainable future for rural healthcare in the region.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive