Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the management team responsible for leading the design, development and oversight of all finance operations, strategy, analysis, accounting, regulatory reporting and financial controls.
• The CFO will play a critical role in the growth of the business and continue to improve operational efficiencies.
• The successful candidate should have a strong foundation in accounting and financial management in a regulated/related healthcare services organization and be viewed as a trusted business partner to the CEO.
• The candidate will have demonstrated success in working with investors/owners in communicating financial and operating information and analysis.
• The CFO will develop, manage, coach and motivate an accounting and finance team that provides day-to-day shared services support to various healthcare clients.
• The CFO must be an effective team player and work well across the entire organization.

Chief Financial Officer – Responsibilities:

• Manage, direct and oversee all financial and business planning activities, including financial plans, business policies and accounting practices, financial reporting and analysis, support and advise the CEO and executive team in decision making, and organizational budgeting processes.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of organizational financial performance metrics.
• Assure that relevant financial data is presented to the CEO, management team and business partners.
• Participate in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Develop/enhance, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Cultivate and mentor the talent within the Accounting Department.
• Continuously improve the budgeting process through education of contributors on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Advise from a financial perspective, on any contracts into which the Organization may enter.

Chief Financial Officer – Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate for this position will be a successful finance professional with significant leadership experience and a strong customer service approach.
• Strong academic credentials- Bachelor’s degree is required and an MBA is a plus. CPA is a plus
• A minimum of ten (10) years overall business experience and will be well rounded in both accounting and finance operations.
• Worked as a CFO with a senior leadership team and has demonstrated success as an important team member who contributed to the management and growth of the business.
• Worked in a variety of prior positions which would include: Controller, Treasurer, or other similar management accounting type roles.
• Strong accounting and finance training and capabilities, with the experience and confidence to fully understand and present all aspects of the business performance to management, investors and other constituencies.
• Strong control orientation, with proven hands-on experience in leading and enhancing financial controls for a diverse enterprise.
• Provide information into the hands of operators in order to make quicker strategic decisions.
• A proven track record in building and leading an effective finance organization, including accounting, audit, treasury, tax and investor relations functions.
• Being a performance oriented, collaborative “player coach” is important.
• Strong treasury, cash management and heavy analysis experience is required.
• Experience working effectively with the CEO, management team, investors and Board of Directors.
• Should have a strong technology base, with extensive experience in leveraging technology tools to grow a business.

Required education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required experience:

• Accounting & finance operations: 10 years
• Healthcare industry: 1 year

Desired license or certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)