Chief Financial Officer at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System

Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides financial management information and guidance to the Ministry Board, senior leadership and associates in the Ministry and to pursue orderly growth opportunities, measure performance, identify and control business risks and increase the value of the Ministry. This position may exist for a single facility Ministry or a multi-facility Ministry.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or the equivalent experience in related field required; CPA preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience (5-8 years) in financial leadership of an acute care hospital is required, preferably in CFO or Controller role.
• Demonstrated experience in providing financial leadership in an acute care hospital within a health care system.
• Demonstrated success in managing the financial functions (financial and statistical reporting, operations analysis(es), planning, forecasting, integrity and contracting) required to support the growth of an acute care hospital.
• Proven ability to develop and implement systems that address costs, quality, regulatory requirements and resource utilization management, and a knowledge of operational issues.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a variety of individuals including physicians, the general public, volunteers, and associates.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and stressful environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions as necessary.
• Ability to solve management issues and direct numerous and varied operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the necessary programs, goals, policies, and objectives that are necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Knowledge of hospital practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to healthcare.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Membership and involvement in Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)