EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Avow Hospice•Naples, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Vice President of Finance position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Principal accountabilities are:

Requirements

Masters in Finance or Business Administration preferred and/or professional accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university with 8 to 10 years’ experience in leadership and finance.
Must have 8 to 10 years’ experience in finance, accounting. Health care industry experience is highly preferred.
Must have experience in leadership and/or management of a financial department or business.
Must have experience with patient billing, Information technology and facilities management.
Must have experience in strategic planning and contract negotiation.
Must have held positions of increasing responsibility within an accounting department.
Highly organized and be able to handle multiple projects.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Superior attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality, accurate work products.
Capacity to educate the Board of Directors, peers and staff regarding financial and accounting goals and concepts
Able to coach and lead teams and work with all levels within the organization.
Advanced strategic planning, negotiation and management skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, including an ability to work well with the Chief Executive Officer, board members, other senior managers, community partners, vendors, auditors and consultants.
Knowledgeable in business-related non-profit and fund-raising accounting practices, laws and regulations.
Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.
Valid Florida driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Health care industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
Develop financial and tax strategies.
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
Work collaboratively with senior and line operations managers to develop, monitor and meet financial operating metrics.
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
Manage the accounting department.
Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary and/or affiliate companies.
Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced.
Negotiate or approve contracts, leases and agreements with partners, suppliers, federal and state agencies, landlords and other organizational entities.
Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
Implement operational best practices.
Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.
Manage the Information Technology department and lead the team’s efforts to maintain a secure, highly operational, highly compliant operating system and software applications and that users are well trained.
Model and ensure that a high level of customer service is provided in all areas of responsibility.
Manage the facility management and support services department and ensure that safe, timely and well-maintained services are provided to patients, families and the community on our campus and in our remote facilities.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations
Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, and development and monitoring of budgets for all Avow entities.
Collaborate with external auditors to produce the organization’s audited financial statements.
Lead the preparation of the annual 990’s and tax returns for all companies with the external tax preparers.
Attend assigned company meetings and regular Board meetings as assigned by the CEO, and report on financial results and areas of responsibility as requested to the Board of Directors.
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry.
Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and financial regulatory requirements.
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
Instruct staff on their responsibility in following the Compliance and Ethics Program, detect non-compliance, and take action as appropriate.
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
Arrange for debt and equity financing.
Invest funds.
Establish and maintain banking relationships.
All other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.