Chief Financial Officer - Brentwood Behavioral Hospital

UHS•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Hospital is a 200-bed free-standing behavioral health and chemical dependency hospital located in Shreveport, Louisiana, connected to an Outpatient Physicians Clinic. It is the largest mental and behavioral health facility in the state and has been recognized for its commitment to high-quality mental health care. The Chief Financial Officer will monitor and control accounts receivables, oversee Business Office functions to ensure cash collection goals are met, and manage net revenue. This role will also focus on improving hospital profitability by monitoring costs, payor mix, and length of stay, and assisting in contract negotiations with third-party payers. The CFO will develop and monitor policies and procedures to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and increased revenues, while also preparing monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other reports. Additionally, the position involves providing required reporting for various departments and auditors, preparing the annual budget in conjunction with UHS standards, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role in a healthcare setting.
Minimum education requirement of a bachelor’s degree.
Must possess a working knowledge of hospital financial operations, federal and local tax regulations; knowledge of all business office, accounting, payroll and other administrative office operations including all processes from registration through discharge.
Must be skilled at interpreting financial analysis and performance information; preparing schedules and reports, using source data and compiling reports from others’ schedules; using electronic spreadsheets and ability to manipulate data within proprietary and acquired databases.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and controls accounts receivables. Closely oversees Business Office functions to ensure cash collection goals are met, and net revenue is properly stated. Facilitates weekly A/R meeting with CEO and Business Office Manager to communicate results and monitor areas of weakness. Monitors and affects as needed relationship between Business Office, Intake and Utilization Review departments to maximize patient revenue.
Improves the profitability of the hospital. Continually monitors costs in all areas, especially staffing as it relates to patient volume. Continually monitors payor mix and length of stay to maximize reimbursement. Assists in negotiation of contract terms with third party payers. Prepares pro-forma analysis of new program, contracts, etc. to determine estimated outcome. Monitors and evaluates success/failure of implemented program including physician arrangements.
Develops policies and procedures. Develops and monitors policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced hospital operating costs, and increased revenues.
Prepares monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analyses. Through account analysis, variance analysis, journal entries, and internal controls, prepares detailed financial statements to accurately reflect the monthly operating results.
Provides required reporting. Provides reconciliations, account analyses, and other information for Reimbursement Department, Tax Department, Auditors, etc., to aid in preparation of reports.
Prepares annual budget in conjunction with UHS standards. In cooperation with management and department heads, reviews prior financial results and discusses anticipated changes to highlight future needs and trends of the facility. Tailor’s hospital needs to UHS objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned/required.