Battle Mountain General Hospital

Chief Financial Officer, CFO
$80,000 - $120,000

Department:                   Finance

 FLSA Status:                    Exempt

Close Date:                      Open Until Filled

Description:

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as the primary financial officer for Battle Mountain General Hospital and Clinic, located in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Major responsibilities include developing and maintaining a strategic financial plan and annual operating budgets; financial analysis of new programs and business development; revenue management; preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with financial management and techniques appropriate to the health care industry; decision support and cost accounting; oversight of disbursements and receivables processes; oversight of patient admissions processes. The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the CEO.

Duties:

Proactively advise and educate management on all aspects which financially impact hospital operations.

Collaborate with the CEO and Controller to prepare and update long range forecasting for the hospital and its financial network.

Develop and administer the following activities for the Hospital and Clinic:

• Financial reports both internal and external
• Financial policies, procedures and systems
• Reimbursement strategies, reports and appeals
• Budgeting systems for both operating and capital budgets
• Patient financial services, including receivables management and patient admissions
• Disbursements (payroll and accounts payable) processing

Provide financial information and consultation to management.

Interpret current financial trends and respond with appropriate action.

Develop strategies to increase cash flow – including improvements in revenue cycle management all with a target of increasing days cash on hand.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with third parties.

Lead and facilitate organizational planning for changing reimbursement methodologies.

Lead or facilitate strategies and steps for cost containment within the organization.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or certification as a public accountant is preferred.

Experience in public employment and healthcare delivery system administration preferred

Knowledge of provider billing practices and understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies.

Job requires the highest level of problem solving. The work requires identifying and resolving very complex problems, such as developing innovative solutions based on extensive cross-functional knowledge of the entire facility.

Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, initiative, self-motivation, practical learning skills, enthusiasm and an ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Work requires ability to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures of the Hospital.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential and/or sensitive information.

Ability to multi-task and solve complex financial issues in health care settings.

*Equal Opportunity Employer