Chief Financial Officer CFO Rural Healthcare

In the near term, the CFO will be expected to address the following critical priorities in close collaboration with the CEO:

• Oversee continued development of the comprehensive financial recovery plan of the current financial position, including cash flow, accounts receivable, cost structure, and reimbursement optimization gaps.
• Execute the financial recovery plan with clear milestones, accountability owners, and report cadences for the CEO and Board.
• Stabilize cash flow and liquidity through targeted revenue cycle improvements, expense management, and payer contract optimization.
• Build confidence with the Board of Directors through transparent, timely, and actionable financial reporting.
• Evaluate and strengthen the finance and revenue cycle team—identifying immediate talent needs and developing a succession-ready organizational structure.
• Collaborate with the CEO to engage external stakeholders including lenders, regulatory bodies, and community partners on the organization's path forward.
• Identify and prioritize the highest-impact operational improvement opportunities, informed by the Warbird consultant report and ongoing operational assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Turnaround Srategy
• CEO & Board Partnership
• Revenue Cycle Management
• CAH, RHC & Medicare Reimbursement
• Operational & Program Support
• Technology, Analytics & Reporting
• Governance & Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license
• Minimum 10 years of progressive healthcare financial leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO or senior financial leader.
• Direct Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience