Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the organization’s current financial position, including cash flow, accounts receivable, cost structure, and reimbursement performance
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive financial recovery plan
• Establish clear milestones, accountability, and reporting cadence to track progress
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on financial and operational matters
• Deliver transparent, timely, and actionable financial reporting to the Board of Directors
• Build credibility and confidence with internal and external stakeholders
• Stabilize cash flow and liquidity through revenue cycle improvements and disciplined expense management
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize reimbursement and payer contracts
• Oversee and strengthen revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, and denial management
• Drive measurable improvements in key performance indicators
• Evaluate and strengthen the finance and revenue cycle teams
• Identify talent gaps and build a sustainable, high-performing organizational structure
• Prioritize and execute high-impact improvement initiatives in partnership with operational leaders
• Collaborate with lenders, regulatory agencies, and community partners to support the organization’s financial recovery and long-term viability
• Represent the organization in financial discussions with external stakeholders
• Enhance financial systems, reporting, and forecasting capabilities
• Improve data visibility to support informed decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred (or required, depending on candidate profile)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance leadership role
• Direct experience in rural healthcare environments, including Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and/or Rural Health Clinics (RHC)
• Strong knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and rural healthcare financial dynamics
• Demonstrated success in financial turnaround, cash flow stabilization, and operational improvement