Chief Financial Officer - The BridgeWay

UHS•North Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The BridgeWay, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a 127-bed facility that offers both inpatient and outpatient programs designed to help children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or addictive problems. Founded in 1983, BridgeWay has been serving Arkansans for 35 years in the same picturesque location nestled in the wooded hills of Central Arkansas. BridgeWay is less than 20 minutes away from Bill and Hillary Clinton National airport and downtown Little Rock. Little Rock is a midsize city offering everything from arts and entertainment, nightlife, outdoor activities, and many sporting events. Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across the U.S., Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role in a healthcare setting.
Minimum education requirement of a bachelor’s degree. Master's degree preferred.
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.

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 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 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.