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Location/Department: Main Campus - Administration

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, Financial Services (CFO/VP), serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, which is responsible for overall leadership of the organization.  The CFO/VP has overall responsibility for all aspects of accounting & financial management of the organization. The CFO/VP is specifically responsible for strategical & operational leadership of the Finance team, including responsibility for ensuring a successful relationship and strong overall outcomes for the outsourced delivery of Revenue Cycle services and all other duties as assigned in support of the organization.  

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Controller/Director of Finance, Manager-Materials Management, primary liaison and owner of MMH’s outsourced revenue cycle services division. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP & OVERSIGHT

  • Responsible for organizing, directing & controlling the financial affairs of the organization. As such, the CFO/VP will provide timely, accurate reports to management & the Board of Directors; ensure that adequate accounting systems exist; establish & maintain appropriate policies & procedures; coordinate compliance with all regulatory requirements related to finance, help direct and ensure robust financial analysis around all key organizational business decisions.
  • Manage receipt of revenues, expenditure of funds & conservation of assets.
  • Analyze operating data & financial reports to monitor performance, identifying trends & determining needs for new control systems.
  • Develop an annual operating & capital budget process.
  • Oversee long‑term capital planning, facilities financial modeling and major capital project evaluation, ensuring alignment with strategic growth initiatives.
  • Responsible for the treasury function, including cash management, securing operating & capital funds, & investment of surplus funds.
  • Determine that the assets of the hospital are properly & adequately insured.
  • Manage all aspects of the outsourced delivery of revenue cycle services‑ including review & evaluation of accounts receivable reporting for determination of adequate reserves & allowance policies & procedures.
  • Provide financial leadership for payer strategy, including risk‑based contracts, bundled payments, shared‑savings programs and evaluation of new reimbursement models.
  • Negotiates all third‑party payer agreements for the organization.
  • Responsible for all Real & Personal property tax filings, including the necessary filings to claim any new properties as exempt.
  • Responsible for all Community Benefit calculations and reporting, including INDOH reporting requirements of annual fiscal reports.
  • Provides the reporting to administer the TCH Cardiac Joint Venture.

 

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Assist the President/CEO in implementing Margaret Mary Health’s strategic objectives.
  • Continuously explore opportunities to enhance the hospital’s financial position & strengthen appropriate organizational growth & development.
  • Help to set the tone for financial discipline & the importance of financial balance to achieve the mission & vision.
  • Serve as the financial leader for partnerships, affiliations and physician alignment strategies, including due diligence and pro‑forma development.
  • Build succession plans, oversee talent development for the finance team, and ensure financial literacy training for organizational leaders.

 

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

  • Prepare, analyze, & present monthly financial & statistical reports to the Board of Directors &/or Finance Committee, and any other group as requested.
  • Coordinate the annual financial audit, cost report & tax filings.
  • Review & evaluate all third‑party audit reports & resolve any concerns or problems that have arisen.
  • Responsible for ensuring the assigned departments’ compliance with all accreditation requirements, The Joint Commission, Indiana Department of Health, & local, state & federal licensing & operating requirements

 

RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE

  • Provide leadership for organizational risk management, including identification of financial and operational risks, mitigation strategies, and alignment with Board‑level risk priorities.
  • Manages the insurance portfolio for the organization, including all lines of coverage and captive products.

 

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP

  • In collaboration with IT leadership, lead financial systems modernization, including EHR‑financial integrations, automation, data governance and analytics capabilities to support operational and clinical decision making.
  • Ensure appropriate financial controls and cybersecurity safeguards.

 

OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT

  • Oversee the assigned directors & department managers’ development & maintenance of an ongoing, systematic performance improvement process ensuring standards & monitoring mechanisms are in place to identify deficiencies or areas for improvement.
  • Manages the relationship with any third‑party bio‑medical service provider, ie Trimedx, Renovo, etc.
  • Manages the BTD employee clinic relationship.

GOVERNANCE, CULTURE & COMMUNICATION

  • The CFO/VP is expected to serve on committees, as deemed appropriate to the position, & participate in community service events.
  • Ensure that communication is effective & timely.
  • Foster critical thinking & effective change management.
  • Hold self & others accountable for exhibiting professional behavior & demonstrating organizational values.
  • Promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, providers & fellow team members.
  • Must embrace & support the “Margaret Mary Way” culture.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent written, oral & interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication.
  • Knowledge of performance improvement. Must be a proven team player.
  • Must be self-motivated & have a proven track record of developing & motivating team members.
  • Ability to operate standard office machines to include telephone, computer, & calculator. Has knowledge of clinical equipment & supplies.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.   CPA, CMA, master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field is highly preferred. FHFMA certification is also preferred. 
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting, finance & management experience in a hospital or healthcare organization is strongly preferred.  
  • Experience could be gained as CFO or Controller in a small to medium-sized independent organization, or for a hospital within a larger health system. Experience could also be gained from a CPA firm with significant hospital or healthcare clients.  
  • Strong operational accounting/financial leadership experience is preferred, ideally to include patient financial services & revenue cycle analysis.  
  • Proven experience with Lean or other process improvement initiatives is highly preferred.  
  • Proven skills in cost analysis, forecasting & financial modeling is required.  Understanding of the reimbursement impact of shifting from volume to value-based care.  
  • Experience with third party payor contracting and negotiation is beneficial

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Work requires moderate physical effort with prolonged periods of sitting, occasional standing, walking, climbing, lifting & reaching throughout the day.
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs on occasion.

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