Vice President - Finance (Practice CFO)

POSITION SUMMARY

The VP – Finance/Practice CFO is responsible for leading and managing the practice operations finance function. The candidate will be a strategic advisor and business partner to the SVP – Operations, as well as the broader practice leadership team and clinical governance board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a strategic partner to the SVP as a collaborative member of the practice leadership team.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan to advance the practice’s growth and profitability.
• Provides guidance and assistance to operations in identifying key drivers for their financial and operating success.
• Administers the Partner Compensation plan and collaborates with the finance committee and CGB to model and analyze modifications as necessary.
• Collaborates with the SVP and CGB to inform the partner physicians of finance activities and strategic direction.
• Supports the SVP in the development and execution in achieving EBITDA growth objectives.
• Acts as a trusted partner to USAP physicians.
• Plays a key role in the company’s internal operations.
• “Hands-on” and detail oriented while balancing the “big picture” and communicates effectively.
• Drives excellence in financial systems and controls.
• Effectively communicates to ensure transparent reporting and planning.
• Ensures accurate reporting of financial statements and makes certain that the appropriate analysis of financial metrics occurs and is being properly considered in the running of the business.
• Inspires, leads, mentors, measures, and appraises the practice finance team to ensure stellar capabilities at all levels.
• Helps drive a culture of financial accuracy and accountability, and attracts, develops, and retains a world class finance organization.
• Acts as a strong, trustworthy, and reliable team player.
• Possesses the ability to collaborate effectively and partners closely with senior leaders across the organization to achieve company goals.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required.
• MBA and CPA certification highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience and 5 years financial management experience in a healthcare company, preferably group practice management.
• Established track record of success in finance positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative.
• Possess the highest ethical and professional standards.
• A strategic visionary, sound technical skills, and strong operational focus.
• Excellent analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• "Politically savvy" and a team player.
• An excellent educator and mentor, willing to share information.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Thoroughly versed in all facets of corporate finance and financial accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include the ability to work cooperatively with physicians and all levels of the MSO organization.
• Well organized, capable juggling multiple projects, and accustomed to tight deadlines.
• Superior personal computer skills including mastery of Microsoft Office products and data base programs.
• Excellent attention to accuracy and detail yet possesses a "big picture" perspective.
• Excellent communication skills to include written, board presentation, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.