Chief Financial Officer

Lynn County Hospital District•Tahoka, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer serves as the organization’s senior financial strategist, responsible for forward-looking financial leadership, liquidity management, revenue integrity, and financial decision support for the CEO and Board of Directors. The CFO ensures the organization is financially stable, resilient, and prepared for emerging financial risks.

Requirements

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic insight and executive-level guidance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage change, lead teams, and operate effectively in a complex, high-pressure environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting systems.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required
Minimum of five years of hospital financial management experience required
Prior hospital CFO experience required with demonstrated responsibility for financial strategy, cash flow management, and executive decision support.

Nice To Haves

Master's in finance, accounting, or healthcare administration preferred
Trubridge experience preferred
Critical Access Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to establish financial strategy, priorities, and long-term sustainability objectives.
Lead the development and ongoing refinement of multi-year financial plans aligned with organizational strategy, operational capacity, and community needs.
Provide forward-looking financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Maintain clear visibility into cash position and liquidity, including rolling cash flow forecasts.
Proactively identify financial, operational, and reimbursement risks and recommend mitigation strategies before issues become structural or crisis-driven.
Ensure the organization is never surprised by material changes in cash position, revenue performance, or financial exposure.
Provide executive oversight of accounting operations, budgeting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, with emphasis on interpretation, trend analysis, and actionable insight.
Provide leadership and oversight of the Controller function, which is responsible for accounting execution, financial close, and compliance.
Oversee revenue integrity across the full revenue cycle, ensuring revenue is properly stated, collectible, and sustainable.
Identify and address revenue leakage, reimbursement variance, payer methodology issues, and process breakdowns impacting cash flow.
Maintain expert knowledge of federal and state reimbursement methodologies and ensure financial strategy reflects current regulatory and payment realities.
Communicate financial performance to the CEO and Board through clear narratives, forward projections, and scenario-based analysis that support governance and decision-making.
Present the financial implications of strategic options, operational changes, and external risks in a clear and actionable manner.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee audits, insurance coverage, and internal controls to support clean audit opinions.
Adhere to corporate compliance standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with leadership and department managers to implement financial plans, productivity benchmarks, and performance improvements.
Support a team-oriented, mission-driven culture that balances financial stewardship with patient care and community service.