Chief Financial Officer - UTHealth Tyler Campus

Ardent Health Services•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes: 30 hospitals 280 sites of care 4,281 beds 24,000+ team members 8,200+ nurses 1,800+ aligned providers 5.8M annual provider encounters 421 medical residents Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success. UT Health East Texas Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people. With the support of Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to care for people - our patients, our communities and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future. UT Health Tyler UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. We have an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team at UT Health East Texas, serving the Tyler campus as a Chief Financial Officer. POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial administration for the facility. Additional areas of responsibility may include: general accounting, data processing, materials management, information systems, and financial reporting. This position ensures that the internal controls are adequate to safeguard the assets of each entity and that the accounting systems are sufficient to generate accurate and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
Previous experience as a hospital CFO.
Current knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, state and federal regulatory standards.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate ideas, problems, instructions (written and oral) with corporate management staff, facility management staff and employees.
Ability to analyze situations, evaluate data, recommend, and implement courses of action that would improve the functioning of the company.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
Ability to use sound judgment in decision making and react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
Knowledge of strategic planning and short and long-range goal implementation.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration or Business Administration preferred.
Experience in an integrated health delivery system, strongly preferred.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Help create and implement initiatives in order to build and grow the facility.
Help analyze and see ideas from a financial mindset in order to help ensure the success of future endeavors.
Consult the Division CFO and Corporate office personnel concerning the facility’s financial affairs, financial goals, and objectives.
Develop the operating policies and procedures.
Ensure the accurate review of product line analysis, and consult with the facility CEO and Division CFO.
Prepare financial and management reports and prepare and administer the facility’s annual operation and capital budget.
Partner with facility CEO and other executive team members on preparing the annual facility business plan.
Plan and coordinate functions and activities of assigned departments. Responsibilities include evaluating performance and initiating or recommending personnel actions and maintaining good employee relations with department staff.
Ongoing monitoring of expense structure to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction.
Actively participate in Board of Trustees, Medical Staff and community meetings.
Direct preparation of projections to inform facility and Division leadership of anticipated performance in future periods.
Review and maintain a healthy revenue cycle to ensure consistent cash flow.
Work with the Division and joint venture partner on managed care negotiations to maximize payer contracts.