Vice President of Ambulatory Surgical Centers Finance Operations

About the Role

Vice President of Surgery Center Finance Operations will lead the finance operations for all surgery center locations and is a key leader within the Vail Health system. This role supports all finance functions for the Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), including patient financial services, decision support, and financial strategy for the ambulatory surgery centers. As the key finance leader for the ASCs, this role fosters positive relationships within the ASCs, with Vail Health, key external stakeholders, and all partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward innovation and performance improvement across the ASC Joint Venture business line while aligning with the strategic vision of Vail Health.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to the overall team to facilitate a culture of excellence rooted in trust, with a shared focus on accountability, results, and data-informed decision-making.
• Understand the underlying contracts of each of the LLCs, including, but not limited to, the Operating Agreement, Management Agreement, Insurance Contracts, Personnel and Support Services Agreement, and Lease Agreements, and manage in accordance with these documents.
• Lead the overall governance, policies, goals, KPIs, and projects of the Patient Access, Accounting, Decision Support, Health Information Management, and Billing and Collections activities of the ASCs.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and coordinate reporting of the financial performance and financial position of each ASC entity to their respective Boards of Managers, associated lean holders, or other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Coordinate the annual external financial statement audits of each entity.
• Supervise and assist outside tax and consulting firms with annual tax return preparation and annual valuations for each ASC.
• Maintain the investment and equity records for each of the LLCs. Calculate distributions to investors in accordance with policy and act as a resource for investors regarding their investment activity, distributions, and K-1s, etc.
• Responsible for the completion of the ASCs’ annual operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate payor relationships to ensure optimal payment for services, contractual alignment including scheduled charge master adjustments, renewals, and procedures. Facilitate follow-through of contractors engaged to support payor relationships.
• Support facility Administrators and Operations Leaders by contributing financial and analytical knowledge for the development and implementation of business strategy.
• Collaborate with Compliance Officer to create, maintain, and update policies governing privacy and compliance as appropriate. Actively participate in the compliance committee to support the program activities.
• Role model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive managerial accounting and finance experience.
• Ambulatory surgery or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated accountability in driving operational and financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse teams.
• Fostering inclusivity and the development of an inclusive organizational culture within a team and the organization.
• Utilize strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree in health care, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Time Off Program
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year. Yearly Pay: $220,000 USD - $240,000 USD.