Network Financial Executive (CFO)

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities.

We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage.

This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities.

Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers.

Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours / week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

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Magnet : Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times.

The re-designation process happens every four years. to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. to learn more!

Network Financial Executive (CFO)

Regional Healthcare Division (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)

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Shift : Day

Employment Status : Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period : 1.00 80 hours (Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE : $0.00 - 0.00

Please do not submit an application to the Billings Clinic website unless instructed to do so by Eide / Bailly - directions on how to apply can be found at the end of this posting text)

This position is responsible forexecutive financial leadership and management related to management contractswith Affiliate hospitals in the regional health care network as outlined in themanagement services agreement (MSA).

The position consults with and coordinatesthe Financial Services delivered to the Affiliates and is responsible tocontribute to the growth and profitability of affiliate hospitals byprofessionally consulting with or managing their financial services andactivities.

Participates in strategic planning in conjunction with theaffiliate hospital CEO, Board of Directors, and other members of the RegionalNetwork Team.

Responsibilities include interacting and consulting withauditors, federal and state agencies on cost reports / audits, and businessoffice staff to support the preparation of annual financial and capitalbudgets, related charge entry and patient billing related to revenue cycle andmanagement of account receivables.

Position consults, evaluates, and recommendsaccounting policies / procedures and internal controls, cost reports and taxreturns, vendor contracts / payments, capital purchases supply chain management,obtaining bank loans, charge master reviews and coding reviews.

Positionconsults and recommends information system’s functionality, develops proformasfor new services and ensures compliance with HIPAA and CMS, etc.

The successfulcandidate should have a passion for working with the Affiliates to keep themviable and thriving.

Essential Job Function s

• Develops, implements, andassists in strengthening the rural health care delivery system by ensuringretention of appropriate care locally through enhancement of financialoperations and improving the clinical quality of care delivery locally andwithin the region.
• Consult as and serves asrecognized area expert within the rural health care delivery system and toother health care providers regarding healthcare accounting and financialissues.

Ensures the success and credibility of affiliate hospitals through thedelivery of innovative, quality, cost efficient financial programs.

Recommendscomprehensive financial / budgeting programs, including well defined protocols,policies, and procedures.

Develops, maintains financialand budgetary goals / objectives, and assists with the development of affiliateregional business plans which support regional network goals and objectives.

Communicates and coordinates administrative information by Billings Clinicleadership and governing bodies, including feasibilities projects and resultsreporting.

Recommends comprehensive financial / budgeting programs, includingwell defined protocols, policies, procedures. Provides consultation servicesfor the community and health care providers.

Formulates initiatives and leadsthe affiliate hospital CEO and Board Members through strategicfinancial / budgeting planning sessions.

Attends affiliate Board meetings andworks collaboratively with Board Finance Committees. Interacts with bankers toassist in securing bank loans as appropriate.

Serves as liaison betweenBillings Clinic Central Business Office and affiliate sites.

Consults on best practicesrelated to development of operating and capital budgets as well as thelong-range financial planning processes and serves as a role model for theentire region in financial stewardship.

Trends financial results and works withaffiliate and regional teams to develop financial improvement plans. Preparesproformas, does ad hoc reporting and special request.

Partners with affiliateleadership to reviews preparation of financials (GASB and FASB). As requested,interacts with, and assists auditors with annual audited financial statements.

Interacts with federal / state agencies on costs reports as needed. Reviewsannual financial and capital budgets and cost reports and recommends bestpractice including monthly estimates.

Reviews and analyzes tax returns andevaluates internal controls and assists affiliates with responding to auditmanagement letters.

Reviews and evaluates grant compliance.

Monitors and providesrecommendations around job performance for affiliate finance staff, hospitalbusiness office staff, charge entry and patient billing, vendors contracts andpayments, payer payments for compliance and regulatory requirements.

Recommendsbest practices including reviews of charge master, coding, and days in accountsreceivable. Evaluates supply chain management, capital purchases and access toalternative funding for capital as well as establishment of ordering system.

Recommends best practices including GPO contract compliance. Evaluates payrolland human resources rates and hours paid, performs ad hoc productivity analysisand evaluates / reviews workers compensation practices.

Develops, retains, recruits, andleads a talented regional finance team committed to accomplishing the goals andobjectives of Billings Clinic.

Conducts appropriate performance actions toinclude motivation, training, coaching, and counseling of employees. Acts as amentor, promotes and encourages professional growth and development of regionalfinance staff.

Takes responsibility for own professional growth and developmentneeds; meets all system educational requirements.

Demonstrates and encourages anethic of open communication and teamwork with the affiliate sites. Builds anenvironment of shared commitment to the affiliates goals and responsibility toachieve quality outcomes.

Maintains high level of satisfaction within theaffiliate hospital among physicians and employees by providing an environmentconducive to maximum individual and collective productivity.

Provides oversight for affiliatehospital information systems functionality and coordinates and interacts withBillings Clinic Information System Services Department for support.

Participates in evaluating, selecting, and integrating health care technologyand information systems that support financial needs and efficient use ofresources.

• Participates as a staff memberto the regional affiliate Board of Directors and Finance Committees.
• Performs all other duties asassigned to meet the needs of the regional affiliates, departments, servicelines and organization.
• Identifies needs and sets goalsfor own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational anddepartmental requirements relevant to job performance.
• Supports and models behaviorsconsistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of businessconduct and service expectations.

Meets all mandatory organizational anddepartmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmentaland outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee,patient safety or job performance.

Performs all other duties asassigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Four (4) Year / Bachelor’sDegree in Business or healthcare administration and / or Certified PublicAccountant
• Preferred - Graduate Degree / Master’sdegree in business or healthcare administration and / or Certified PublicAccountant

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years executive financial management and health care experience preferably in critical access hospitals and rural networks within health systems.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required - At hire

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Eide Bailly Executive Search has been retained by BillingsClinic to recruit its new Network Financial Executive (CFO) for theCritical Access Hospital (CAH) Network.

Apply to :

For more details (including requests for the full positionspecification) or to submit a nomination or application, please contact Derek JCastaneda at Eide Bailly, 18081 Burt Street, #200, Omaha, NE 68022 ; phone (402)691-5594;

or e-mail

Please don't submit an application to the Billings Clinic website unless instructed to do so by Eide / Bailly - thank you)

Employee Benefits

Billings Clinic Employees

Billings Clinic is a best place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.

State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.

• 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year
• 2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For
• 2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
• LivAbility One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America
• 2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best Town

Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work.

The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives.

Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.

At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.

Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth.

The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.

Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.

Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.

Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits

Health

BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community.

Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.

Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan.

The benefit is available to full or part time employees.

• Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.
• Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.
• Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.

Financial

• Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.
• Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions.

These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.

• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.

Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.

Growth & Community

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.
• Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of parent . The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.
• Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidies
• Bicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American Bicyclists
• Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
• Leadership training
• Employee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards.

Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.

• Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events
• Club Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providers
• Lactation facilities for new mothers.
• 360-degree performance reviews
• Our organization promotes sustainable or green practices.
• Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel Assistance
• Business education, continuing education credit assistance
• Formal career development and job advancement programs
• Actively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.
• Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balance

Casual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)

• Workplace facilities to promote exercise
• Promotes walking trails both inside and around the campus
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