Finance Officer

Adventist Health

About The Position

Adventist Health Sonora is a healthcare provider serving Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and surrounding areas. It includes a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care, and other services. The Finance Officer is responsible for the hospital’s financial performance and helps the facility respond effectively to market needs. The role oversees development and implementation of strategies and programs to maximize financial performance in alignment with the organization’s values, practices, and strategic objectives. It optimizes financial position, cash flow, and capital; oversees financial services and functions; and takes responsibility for long- and short-term financial planning. The position partners with the CEO and executive team on operating performance, financial stewardship, strategic goals, efficiencies, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and staff development. A bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience in a hospital or healthcare financial function, including at least five years in management, are required. An MBA and CPA are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or another relevant field.
Ten years of experience in a hospital or healthcare financial function, including at least five years in a management-level position.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO regarding responsibility for net operating income.
Ensure stewardship, financial integrity, and sustainability.
Collaborate to create and implement hospital and One Adventist Health strategic goals and fulfill operating commitments.
Work with the executive team to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses.
Support operations in implementing financial planning and reporting standards, policies, and procedures consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
Lead development of annual budgets and long-range forecasts aligned with the market and Adventist Health strategies and objectives.
Develop and implement financial benchmarks, budgets, operating commitment goals, incentive goals, and key financial indicator reporting to support accountability and on-budget performance.
Collaborate with system services departments, including revenue cycle, real estate, managed care, finance, and accounting, to optimize financial performance.
Lead team-building, quality-of-work-life, and staff development efforts within finance functions.
Ensure financial reports are accurate and timely.
Oversee review of journals, account reconciliations, and new procedures to ensure accurate capture of financial information.
Ensure the finance team partners with facility leaders to assess the financial impact of decisions and determine whether future changes should be considered.
Participate in industry peer groups and corporate meetings to stay informed about regulations and related issues.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.