Chief Financial Officer

Prime Healthcare Services - Evanston, IL

Full-time - Executive

Evanston, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Saint Francis Hospital, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This role involves planning, organizing, and influencing departmental activities while maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards. The CFO plays a critical role in managing hospital financial issues, including budgeting, cash management, and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Carries out all policies and procedures established by the Governing Board consistent with the philosophy and practices of the Hospital.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and influencing department activities.
• Assures financial records of the Hospital are maintained following generally accepted accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Care Accounting practices and principles.
• Progressively responsible position in the Accounting profession.
• Familiarity with computer accounting programs.
• Five to seven years' experience in hospital accounting/finance required; two years in management preferred.
• Management of hospital financial issues related to budgeting, cash management, capital finance, and performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of insurance matters, regulations, reimbursement, information systems, and plant operations.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA preferred
• Membership and active participation in ACHE and/or other professional organization preferred.