Chief Financial Officer - Piedmont Augusta

Job Purpose

The Chief Financial Officer is primarily responsible for the planning, implementation, management and control of all financial activities of the entity/entities and provides leadership for the accounting, budgeting, and forecasting of department units. The position assumes a strategic role in the overall direction and management of the entity/entities in evaluating short-term and long-term strategic initiatives and through its responsibilities for fostering key stakeholder and partnership relations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Successful oversight of all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the entity/entities.
2. Maintains accountability for their respective entity financials.
3. Partners with the entity CEO to provide strategic financial insight on key decisions.
4. Translates system-wide operating strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) into entity specific initiatives and uses financial analysis to provide insightful interpretations for decision making.
5. Implements key decisions made by the EVP/CFO, PHC and supports the system-wide Finance strategy.
6. Defines and enforces effective and efficient internal management processes.
7. Reviews the methodology used by Finance staff to evaluate internal and external business opportunities and suggests alternatives.
8. Identifies and manages continuous improvement initiatives and drives strategic Finance initiatives.
9. Participates in performance management process including performance evaluation, coaching, and development of direct reports.
10. Ensures accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory and tax laws.
11. Delivers credible analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts to the Executive Entity Management team.
12. Takes active role in developing strategic short-term and long-term objectives for the entity including providing options for strategic, financial performance and business opportunities.
13. Review with the board on impacts of new programs or regulatory conditions on the financials of the entity.
14. Leads the maintenance and improvement of current costing systems.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of financial and accounting activities.
• Profound leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and with key stakeholders to form strategic alliances.
• Strong analytical skill set with sound judgment and the ability to make creative and strategic recommendations.
• Individual must have a high level of integrity and dependability and be focused on achieving results in an accurate and timely fashion.

Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with concentration in finance.

Minimum Experience Required

Ten (10) or more years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles within the health care industry.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

None.

Additional Qualifications

Prefer Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with concentration in finance, and/or CPA highly desirable.