Chief Financial Officer

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OrthoArkansas' core values


K INDNESS

People are happier after interactions with you because you are kind and pleasant.


I NTEGRITY

Always doing the right thing, especially when no one is looking.


C ONSCIENTIOUSNESS

Strive for excellence in all that you do, paying special attention to the details that make a difference in patient care and teamwork.


K NOWLEDGE

Be a lifelong learner.


Position Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at OrthoArkansas is the organization's senior financial executive and a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering with the Board of Directors and physician ownership, the CFO is responsible for developing and executing the organization's long-term financial strategy while ensuring financial stability, compliance, and sustainable growth. This role provides strategic oversight of finance, accounting, treasury, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, while translating financial insights into decisions that advance the organization's mission and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization's long-range financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and physician ownership on all financial matters.
• Provide executive leadership for all finance and accounting functions across the organization.
• Lead financial planning initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
• Champion innovation within Finance and Accounting, including the adoption and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

2. Capital Planning, Treasury & Banking

• Direct capital planning and oversee the organization's capital structure, financing strategies, and debt management.
• Maintain executive relationships with banking institutions, lenders, and financial partners.
• Lead treasury management, cash flow forecasting, investment strategies, and liquidity planning.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and negotiate lending agreements that support organizational objectives.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning processes.
• Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, facility expansions, and capital investments.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve operational efficiency, and manage organizational expenses.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and executive reporting to support strategic decision-making.

4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure a strong internal control environment and sound financial governance practices.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable financial reporting, tax, regulatory, and healthcare requirements.
• Direct enterprise risk management strategies related to financial operations.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, physician ownership, and the Board of Directors.

5. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Develop and mentor finance leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational priorities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to improve organizational performance and financial outcomes.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of organizational growth and financial excellence.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, or comparable executive finance leadership role required.
• Experience leading both finance and accounting functions within a complex healthcare organization strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven executive leadership and strategic financial planning capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, finance, treasury, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive leadership, physicians, and Board members.
• Highest level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and fiduciary responsibility.
• Passion for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve financial operations and decision-making.

Software Skills:

• Mastery: Financial Modeling, Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
• Advanced: Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting Systems, Budgeting & Forecasting Software
• Preferred: Business Intelligence platforms, Data Visualization software, Enterprise Financial Systems, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications

Perks of This Position:

• Executive Leadership & Organizational Impact - Shape the financial future and long-term success of one of Arkansas' premier orthopedic organizations.
• Attractive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits - Receive a competitive executive compensation package including medical coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Culture of Excellence - Join an executive leadership team committed to integrity, innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
• Professional Growth & Development - Continue expanding your expertise through executive leadership development, healthcare finance education, and emerging financial technologies.
• Strategic Influence - Partner directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, and physician ownership to guide the organization's financial direction and future growth.

Additional Details:

• Performance Expectations: Provide visionary financial leadership, maintain a strong financial position, oversee effective capital and treasury management, ensure regulatory compliance, deliver accurate financial reporting, and provide strategic guidance that supports organizational growth and long-term success.
• Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of healthcare finance, executive leadership best practices, regulatory changes, financial technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications that enhance financial operations.

Join OrthoArkansas as the Chief Financial Officer and help shape the financial future of one of the region's leading orthopedic organizations. This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to drive long-term strategy, influence organizational growth, and make a lasting impact while supporting our mission of helping every Arkansan get back to living an active, pain-free life.