Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Summit Hospital
2200 E Show Low Lake Road
Show Low, AZ 85901, USA

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing accounting and financial services, including general accounting functions, payroll, and accounts payable while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial related data and protecting the assets of the organization by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing compliance with internal financial controls. This position guides financial decisions by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting accurate and timely financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to all levels of management within the organization. Also responsible for complying with a variety of regulatory report requirements and the coordination of various audits. Works directly with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to learn additional departments and processes to allow for advancement to the CFO position.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates monthly closing processes and compiles monthly statistics.
2. Prepares monthly financial package for the Governing Board and Administration.
3. Provides status of financial condition of the organization by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
4. Financial statement preparation including, but not limited to: income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flow, accounts receivable reserve analysis, and investment schedules.
5. Protects the assets of the organization by developing, implementing, and monitoring all financial controls.
6. Responsible for driving changes to improve, enhance, and enforce the financial control process.
7. Directs/manages the activities of General Accounting (fixed assets and account reconciliations), Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
8. Provides management, leadership, developmental opportunities, guidance, and support to Accounting staff. Performs all functions of management, including planning, directing, monitoring, and controlling staff and staff activities.
9. Coordinates various annual audits, including the financial, medicare, workers comp, wage, and occupational mix audits. Develops methodologies and practices to track and analyze data throughout the year. Prepares various schedules and analysis as required.
10. Directs accounting services in accordance with GAAP to meet the needs of the Governing Board, CEO, CFO, senior management, independent auditors, outside regulatory agencies, and financial partners.
11. Fulfills governmental reporting requirements by compiling information and/or preparing various reports, including quarterly payroll tax, Department of Economic Services, information and technology, 5500, unclaimed property capital expenditure and uniform accounting reports, as well as United States census surveys.
12. Coordinates the preparation of the annual 990. Works closely with outside audit companies to ensure that information reported to the Internal Revenue Service is complete, accurate, and timely. Gathers required information and completes the required schedules.
13. Reviews and approves all balance sheet reconciliations. Makes recommendations or determines course of action to resolve open items.
14. Achieves budget objectives by analyzing variances and communicating and initiating corrective action when possible.
15. Supervises the preparation of the bi-weekly productivity report. Assists payroll coordinator with revisions and responding to inquiries as needed.
16. Analyzes, summarizes, and creates a variety of ad hoc financial reports to meet the financial needs of the organization and its leaders.
17. Maintains all bank account records, including authorized signers and online securities. Reviews and approves cash disbursements over $5,000.
18. Presents and explains financial results to the CFO, administration, department managers, and others. Occasionally presents financial data to finance committee in the CFO’s absence.
19. Works closely with department managers and administration to provide them with information necessary for making sound financial decisions for the purpose of enhancing revenue and controlling expenses. Assists administration/managers with understanding their specific financial activity. Provides assistance with identifying, researching, and resolving financial matters that impact their area of responsibility.
20. Coordinates, participates, and/or leads various teams for the purpose of identifying opportunities for process improvements and building a sense of collaboration amongst the departments. Participates with various project teams to provide input from a financial perspective.
21. Complies with IRS regulations, wage and hour laws by studying existing and new legislation. Enforces adherence to requirements, advising management on need actions or changing processes under one’s direct control as changes occur.
22. Coordinates, reviews, and reconciles the annual submission of W-2s and 1099s.
23. Develops accounting processes/procedures as new programs are implemented.
24. Develops, reviews and revises accounting policies and procedures.
25. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
26. Oversees the financial management of the Summit Healthcare Medical Associates (SHMA) clinical departments’ finance.

Other Duties

1. Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.
2. Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Abilities

This position requires proficiency in general office equipment (including fax, printer, copy machine, phone systems, and 10-key) and computer programs (including all Hospital Information Systems, Microsoft Office, internet, and e-mail).

This employee must be service oriented and have excellent decision-making, judgment, negotiation, interpersonal, public speaking, written communication, presentation, investigative, estimating, analytical, customer service, organizational, multitasking, professional interpersonal, time management skills.

Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Job includes full supervisory responsibilities, such as providing daily work direction, approval of absences or overtime, and recommendations and/or approval regarding hiring, terminations, pay changes, or job changes.

Decisions are made within prescribed operating guidelines, hospital policy constraints, and broad interpretation of applicable laws and governmental guidelines.

Directly supervises the management of the SHMA Finance Department.

Accountable for control of capital assets master lists.

Partially accountable for long-range operational and strategic planning.

At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.

To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards:

1. Always SHINE – show respect and be kind.
2. Always work together – we are on the same team.
3. Always serve others – no job is beneath you.
4. Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.
5. Always communicate clearly – be compassionate.
6. Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality.
7. Always be accountable – take responsibility.
8. Always empower – create an environment of success.
9. Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.
10. Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The worker is subject to substantial overtime, evening meetings, on-call status, contact with chemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, extensive computer work, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
2. 2 – 4 years’ accounting experience in healthcare industry.
3. 2 – 4 years’ leadership experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant certification.

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and are not a condition of employment.