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Hiring now for Director of Finance at Midwest Surgical Hospital

The Director of Finance (DOF) has overall responsibility for the financial leadership of the Hospital and related entities. The DOF assists the Hospital CEO and other hospital leadership in managing the financial and legal aspects of the business. This position has operational responsibility for the accounting, purchasing, revenue integrity, health information systems, and patient access departments (may not have hiring and firing over these departments). Due to the size of the company, this position must maintain extensive skills in the areas being supervised and will often assist those reporting departments in a direct, hands‑on way. A critical need to balance time spent on operational areas versus strategic management issues requires a fast‑working, confident, critical thinker who can juggle multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously. The DOF has a dotted line reporting relationship with Surgery Partners (the management company) finance team. The DOF is ultimately accountable for the financial strategic success of the organization.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from recognized university in field of finance, accounting, or health care administration. Master’s degree preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Public Accountant/Certified Management Accountant or Certified Manger of Patient Account would be preferable but is not required.
• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospital finance setting is required. Must be well versed in Health Care regulatory compliance, healthcare revenue cycle, supply chain management, SOX compliance, and GAAP.
• Ability to work individually and in a team, setting is required.
• Experience developing and motivating staff, as well as an understanding of the general principles of human resources management and employment law.
• Computer proficiency and data analysis experience. Demonstrated experience in developing and overseeing large budgets and leading and implementing strategic planning initiatives.
• Proven ability to create effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and Board members.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and complex organizational management skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality concerning patient personal, financial, and medical information.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to continually address and shift priorities, meet deadlines and work in a stressful environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to speak to large and diverse groups.
• Must present a professional appearance, providing a positive image of the organization to the public.
• Must exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Understands the mission and vision of the hospital.
• Operates within the concept of patient focused care.
• Evolves into an effective team member.
• Maintains knowledge of and conforms to hospital policies and procedures.

The DOF, with the support of financial colleagues, recommends yearly budgets for Board and Management Company approval and ensures prudent management of the resources within those budgetary guidelines according to current laws and regulations. The DOF ensures that appropriate internal and management controls are established and maintained. The DOF ensures revenue cycle, billing, and collections are all optimized for the entity.

• Financial and Revenue Leadership
  • Leads the overall process of revenue integrity and financial management for the facility.
  • Responsible for financial policies and procedures to enhance the safety of assets or operational efficiency.
  • Responsible for development and dissemination of cash accounting, line‑item budgets, forecasts, models, and other data. Provide feedback on the financial or statistical results of operations with suggestions for improvement.
  • Evaluates overall financial position, recommends financial plans and budgets for board approval and monitors expenditures against revenue.
  • Directs development and planning of financial reporting systems.
  • Reviews effectiveness of financial and accounting system, policies, and procedures; directs development and implementation of improvements.
  • Directs financial and revenue integrity team leaders.
  • Collaborate with other senior members in developing major financial plans including capital expenditure programs.
  • Maintains departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
  • Supervises and coordinates the functions of reimbursements, budget, patient accounting, and general accounting, which includes general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and cashiering.
  • Prepare reports outlining hospital’s financial position in all areas of assets, liabilities, income and expense, based on past, present, and planned future operations.
• Purchasing and Materials Management Leadership
  • Leads overall purchasing and materials management for the facility.
  • Responsible for development of policies and procedures to enhance the purchasing power to maintain operational efficiency.
  • May direct and oversee planning, practices, procedures, and personnel associated with hospital’s central supply programs.
• Operations Oversight
  • Recruit, hire, train, and provide organizational support for the key areas of operational responsibility.
  • Responsible to uncover the issues and concerns affecting efficiency, productivity or morale as it relates to those areas assigned.
  • Completes employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company policy.

• Maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. Is effective in interacting with others and problem solving.
• Proactive in meeting customers’ needs. Responds promptly to customer needs or requests.
• Keeps President and appropriate staff members informed of problems; recommends solutions.
• Participates in education/development of peers and other staff.

• Develop specific work plans and due dates.
• Follows through on planned assignments within assigned timeframes.
• Effectively prioritizes assignments.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept extra assignments.
• Adjust to change, work pressures, or different situations without undue stress.
• Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods.
• Effective in cost control and resource utilization.

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