Chief Financial Officer

Surgery Partners Careers•Durango, CO

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About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides financial strategic leadership for two similarly sized, surgery-focused hospital facilities within the Surgery Partners network. The CFO assists the Hospital CEO and other hospital leaders with the financial and legal aspects of the business and has operational responsibility for accounting, purchasing, revenue integrity, health information systems, and patient access. Given the facilities’ size, the CFO maintains expertise in supervised areas and may assist with operational execution while balancing those duties with strategic management. The role reports to the Division CFO and has a dotted-line reporting relationship with the facility CEOs, and is ultimately accountable for the organization’s financial strategic success. The CFO leads financial management, revenue integrity, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, accounting, purchasing, and materials management. The position oversees operational leaders and departments, develops and supports staff, identifies issues affecting efficiency and morale, and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The posted exempt salary range is $180,000–$280,000, with pay determined by qualifications, experience, and bonus eligibility. The role is based at Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, Colorado. It involves hospital environmental exposures, including potential contact with chemicals, sharps, blood and body fluids, infectious materials, radiation, and moving mechanical parts; protective equipment may be necessary. The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling more than 10 pounds, as well as specified physical and sensory activities. Required immunization records or evidence of immunity must be provided before the first scheduled workday. The employer is a drug-free workplace and conducts a pre-employment drug screen that includes marijuana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in finance, accounting, or health care administration.
Seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital finance setting.
Knowledge of health care regulatory compliance, central supply management, SOX compliance, and GAAP.
Excel expertise.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Experience developing and motivating staff, with understanding of general human resources management principles and employment law.
Computer proficiency and data analysis experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing large budgets and leading and implementing strategic planning initiatives.
Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and Board members.
Demonstrated leadership ability and complex organizational management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning patients’ personal, financial, and medical information.
Flexibility and ability to shift priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a stressful environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak to large and diverse groups.
Professional appearance and ability to present a positive image of the organization to the public.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
Understanding of the hospital’s mission and vision and ability to operate within the concept of patient-focused care.
Ability to become an effective team member and maintain knowledge of and conform to hospital policies and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling more than 10 pounds and performing specified activities for five or more hours per day.
Required vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday, as specified for Hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and tuberculosis screening.
Successful completion of the employer’s pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA, CMA, or Certified Manager of Patient Account credential; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide financial strategic leadership for two surgery-focused hospital facilities and support the organization’s financial strategic success.
Assist the Hospital CEO and other hospital leaders in managing financial and legal aspects of the business.
Oversee accounting, purchasing, revenue integrity, health information systems, and patient access, including assisting with operational execution as needed.
Prepare and recommend annual budgets for Board and Management Company approval, and ensure resources are managed prudently within budgetary guidelines and applicable laws and regulations.
Establish and maintain appropriate internal and management controls.
Optimize revenue cycle, billing, and collections.
Lead facility revenue integrity and financial management.
Conduct comparative analysis, aggregate data, and prepare operating and capital budgets aligned with field and managing partner strategy.
Develop and disseminate cash accounting, line-item budgets, forecasts, models, and other financial data.
Provide feedback on financial and statistical operating results and recommend improvements.
Evaluate the organization’s financial position, recommend financial plans and budgets for Board approval, and monitor expenditures against revenue.
Oversee cash management and liquidity for operational, capital, and strategic needs, including cash conversion cycles, accounts receivable optimization, risk, and contingency funding plans.
Direct the development and planning of financial reporting systems and review the effectiveness of financial and accounting systems, policies, and procedures; direct improvements.
Develop financial policies and procedures to protect assets and improve operational efficiency.
Direct financial and revenue integrity team leaders.
Collaborate with senior leaders to develop major financial plans, including capital expenditure programs.
Maintain departmental reports and records and collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Supervise and coordinate reimbursement, patient accounting, and general accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and cashiering.
Prepare reports on the hospital’s assets, liabilities, income, and expenses, based on past, current, and planned operations.
Lead facility purchasing and materials management, and develop policies and procedures that support purchasing power and operational efficiency.
May direct and oversee the planning, practices, procedures, and personnel associated with central supply programs.
Recruit, hire, train, and provide organizational support for key areas of operational responsibility.
Identify issues and concerns affecting efficiency, productivity, or morale in assigned areas.
Complete employee evaluations in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers, respond to customer needs, and solve problems effectively.
Keep the Division President, field CEO, and appropriate staff informed of problems and recommend solutions.
Maintain working relationships with Surgery Partners functional support departments and leaders and other West Division leadership team members.
Participate in the education and development of peers and other staff.
Develop work plans and due dates, follow through on assignments, prioritize effectively, and accept additional assignments as needed.
Adapt to change, work pressures, and different situations; develop improvements in work methods; and use resources and control costs effectively.