ScionHealth - Columbus, GA
posted about 2 months ago
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ScionHealth is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of St. Francis Emory Healthcare in Columbus, Georgia. This position requires a strategic thinker who can provide direction to all financial departments, ensuring the overall fiscal responsibility of the hospital. The CFO will play a crucial role in financial administration, data processing, training, operational planning, budget development, financial analysis, performance monitoring, internal financial reporting, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and regulatory compliance. In terms of financial administration, the CFO will oversee general accounting, patient business services, and financial reporting, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. The role also involves providing direction in data processing and systems, as well as managing materials management and medical records functions. Training and performance monitoring of subordinates are essential to ensure that fiscal responsibilities are met effectively. The CFO will assist the CEO in developing both long- and short-range operational plans for the hospital, which includes conducting service demand analyses, resource availability analyses, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed capital and staff expansions. Additionally, the CFO will be responsible for creating operational and capital budgets that align with the hospital's strategic plans and objectives. Financial analysis is a key component of this role, where the CFO will prepare cash flow analyses, budget variance analyses, and recommend budget modifications. Monitoring and interpreting the hospital's financial performance to identify undesirable trends and potential business opportunities is also critical. The CFO will direct the preparation of internal financial reports, ensuring timely and accurate reporting that reflects the hospital's financial position. Furthermore, the CFO will lead initiatives to analyze and explore means of reducing operating costs and increasing revenues, leveraging knowledge of market trends and financial reports. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements is also a significant responsibility, as the CFO will oversee the timely submission of all financial data and reports required by government and regulatory agencies.