Chief Financial Officer (F/T)

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Optim Health System is seeking a full time Chief Financial Officer for our Savannah, GA location.

General Summary : An exempt position responsible for directing the organization's financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, pay sources, and the financial community.

Responsible for Finance, Revenue, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Information Technology and Materials at a system level.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Interacts with management staff in developing the strategic plan and its financial planning component.
• Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long-range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
• Evaluates the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on the organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Develops and implements financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Assures implementation of internal controls and generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Oversees and directs the revenue department.
• Supervises the analysis of costs and makes rate recommendations to ensure appropriate income / cash flow.
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the organization's annual tax and other reports. Prepares or reviews financial statements for the Board.
• Assists in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Trains the Finance and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Works with the CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Participates in developing new business, specifically : assists the CEO in identifying new opportunities, the drafting of prospective budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective new business.
• Oversees the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization.
• Oversees all purchasing activity.
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
• Ensures adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.

Education : Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.

Experience : Eight to 10 years of experience in financial / accounting management. Experience in health care financial management required.

Performance Requirements :

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of the principles of financial management sufficient to direct professional staff and coordinate all aspects involved with fiscal requirements.
• Knowledge of clinic financial and budgetary practices to develop annual budget, analyze financial data and patterns, and prepare financial statements.
• Knowledge of clinic's strategic business objectives and employee performance objectives.
• Knowledge of governmental and health care fiscal regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills :

• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.
• Skill in evaluating operations as they relate to policies, goals and objectives, costs, and rate levels.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Skill in identifying and resolving accounting and financial problems.

Abilities :

• Ability to create an atmosphere that encourages motivation, innovation, and high performance.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Equipment Operated : Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment : Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Mental / Physical Requirements : Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

Other Requirements :

CPA required.

Optim Offers :

• Competitive Wages
• Company Benefits
• Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan

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