The Chief Financial Officer is responsible to oversee and administer the general accounting, patient business services, including third party reimbursement, medical records, financial, and statistical reporting functions of the hospital in accordance with established policies and accounting procedures. Compiles and prepares accurate financial reports and statements in a timely manner; manages the budget preparation and process; oversees annual audit process; preparation of annual cost report and applicable tax returns.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages the preparation and development of the hospital’s annual operating budget in conjunction with the hospital’s senior leadership team and department directors; manage the hospital’s charge master; approve and analyze expense allocations

Oversee and manage the annual audit process, data collection and preparation; assists independent auditors.

Prepare, produce, review and analyze the hospital’s annual cost reimbursement reports, 990 and other applicable tax returns; review of FRA reports, surveys, and payments; including: DSH audit/survey, and HIDI survey data.

Identifies and recommends appropriate internal controls as appropriate; provides mechanisms to monitor and verify compliance; works with auditors, hospital leaders, and other staff members to oversee the timely completion of the annual audit, cost report and 990 preparation.

Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement and the accounting and financial reporting regulations applicable to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics (CAH and RHC).

Prepares succinct, well-organized financial reports and plans; ability to present ideas and information to various levels of management; responsible for timely aggregation and dissemination of data/organizational performance reports.

Responsible for the regular review of the income statement and financial performance for all areas of responsibility; responsible to operate in a fiscally responsible manner via managing expenses and resource allocation.  Communicates relevant revenue and expense information to staff members, providers, and hospital leadership.

Facilitates meetings and participates on committees/task forces as assigned; participates in administrator on-call rotation with other members of hospital leadership.

Ensure all established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and conduct guidelines are followed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and hospital policy.

Display passion and optimism; inspire respect and trust; provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; supports and interprets the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the hospital.

Approaches others in a tactful manner and treats others with respect and consideration; follows through on commitments; accepts responsibility for personal actions; and adapts to change.

Participates in the selection, orientation, training, development, and evaluation of staff members; monitors staff performance; recognizes staff members for meeting or exceeding performance standards; provides performance coaching and/or counseling as appropriate in accordance with hospital policy. 

Regularly rounds with staff members; seeks and provides feedback, addresses all concerns in a timely manner.  Works with staff members at all levels to facilitate and champion employee engagement initiatives.

Completes performance reviews for direct reports; recommends and implement plans for improvement as appropriate; utilizes problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with all staff members.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required; Master’s Degree preferred; may hold CPA certificate/license.
• 3-5 years of accounting/financial management in a healthcare setting; hospital setting preferred; previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of rural healthcare financial management; understanding of cost reporting and 990 requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and graphing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.