San Antonio, TX30+ days ago
p>As such, the CFO's responsibilities are to: • Analyze daily operating results to ensure that revenues, expenses, and labor are within budgeted objectives • Advise department heads and administration of needed changes and improvements in a timely manner • Establish and maintain sound financial controls and record keeping • Approve financial expenditures up to the level established by the CEO • Keep abreast of government regulatory requirements and the rapidly changing reimbursement environment to develop and implement changes to policies and procedures as needed • Ensure that the financial operations of the facility are carried out in an ethical, responsible manner • Establish and monitor the annual operating budget according to sound budgeting principles and home office guidelines • Interface with Human Resources and other appropriate departments in the preparation of workforce plans and salary and benefit proposals • Evaluate the facility's overall financial position and prepare periodic financial and operating reports • Provide consistent and accurate financial, accounting and reporting processes throughout the facility • Prepare financial forecasts and monitor performance versus budget; consolidate results, prepare rolling 90-day forecasts, and develop and implement cash management controls • Coordinate with other senior members of the leadership team in the development of major strategic and financial plans, including capital expenditure programs • Review, evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of all financial and accounting systems in the facility • Direct the development and implementation of new systems, policies and procedures as required • Assist in the development of new business by analyzing the feasibility of new programs, including managed care contracts, and advise management of the financial prospects • Attend promptly to the administrative details of the position including the signing of documents, preparation of reports, completion of performance appraisals and other employee-related actions.
• Shape Strategy • Acts as full partner at facility, market and home office level in pursuit of new revenue generation opportunities (e.g., improve payer mix, maximize reimbursement, prudent acquisition and merger strategies, reduce bad debt, grow EBITDA margin) • A highly visible leader who works with team to identify challenges and capitalize on opportunities (e.g., department improvement plans, capital project prioritization and vetting, manpower planning accuracy, supply management efficiency) • Acts as a thought partner for CEO and thought leader in promoting own perspective and ideas in a bold and respectful manner (e.g., cost containment, acquisition/divestiture, ACOs, physician strategies, capital forecasting, productivity improvement).