Market Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO)

The Market Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) for Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas will assist in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions, prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, and assist in preparation and monitoring of annual and monthly operating budgets. Under the direction of the CFO, the position is directly responsible for daily financial operations, monthly financial statement preparation and analyses, and cash management. General Responsibilities: Assist the CFO in administering the general accounting, patient business services, including third party reimbursement, financial, and statistical reporting functions of the hospital in accordance with established policies and accounting procedures. Assist the CEO and CFO in the development of long and short-range hospital operations plans that may include service demand analyses, resources availability analyses and cost benefit analyses of proposed capital and staff expansions. Assist the CFO with Ethics and Compliance duties to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards and support the Lifepoint Code of Conduct. Assist with providing formal or informal direction in data processing, distributed systems, material management and medical records functions. Train subordinates on the above areas and monitor performance to ensure fiscal responsibilities are fulfilled. Directly supervise the Facility level Controllers and implement and monitor strong and efficient accounting controls and procedures. Maintain books and prepare financial statements of subsidiaries. Perform or supervise other accounting or financial projects. Recommend budget modifications as required. Assist managers in the development of departmental budgets. Monitor, interpret and analyze hospital financial performance in realizing established plans and objectives of the hospital. Identify and report undesirable trends and potential business opportunities and make recommendations for action. Direct the preparation of internal financial reports including work papers for annual financial audit. Assist the CFO in analyzing and exploring means of reducing hospital operating costs and increasing revenues based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports and operating procedures. Assist with the direction and submission on a timely basis of all financial data associated reports required by government and other regulated agencies, including payroll tax reports, public disclosure reports and third party payor cost reports. In the absence of the CFO, this role will have full authority and responsibility to make decisions on the part of the CFO. All other duties as assigned by CFO. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and verbal, interpersonal and quantitative skills normally acquired through completion of this degree are required. CPA or Master’s Degree strongly preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience working at the Controller level in an acute‑care, for‑profit hospital is required. Must be a strong, hands‑on and approachable leader who understands the value of being a team‑player and has an outgoing and friendly personality. Must understand how to motivate and inspire staff to achieve optimal results, while keeping employee satisfaction high. Limited travel required. This role is intended to be CFO position preparation and future relocation may be required. Benefits At LifePoint, our Mission of Making Communities Healthier extends to our employees. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous EIB, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr