Chief Financial Officer

Citizens Health is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer.  

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information:  

The Chief Financial Officer will provide financial vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the Citizens Medical Center, Inc. financial management program.  The CFO provides the leadership for financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting.

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours:  8am to 5 pm

Pay Range:  Dependent upon experience.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all aspects of the financial operations for the healthcare system, including financial
  planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, ensuring efficient billing, collections, and reimbursement
  processes.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with
  the organization’s mission and long-term goals.
• Manage financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate financial exposure, especially
  regarding regulatory changes and reimbursement challenges.
• Collaborate with other C-suite executives to drive operational efficiencies, cost control
  measures, and sustainable growth.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance
  environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned per organizational need.

What you bring to the table:

• Master’s degree in a field related to business and/or financial administration preferred. Must have at
  least 5 years of experience in a leadership position that promoted the development of skills outlined in
  the Essential Functions and Experience and Strengths sections of this Job Description. Prior CFO
  experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a highly visible role.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles; strong
  business acumen.
• Strong skills in negotiating with vendors, contractors, and others.
• Familiarity with diverse business and healthcare functions where the effective management
  on money and quality are important to strong financial success.
• Highly skilled in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Experienced in mediation and conflict resolution processes.
• Strong time-management skills: skilled in the art of multitasking and delegation.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written.
• Honest, ethical and dependable; exhibits professionalism at all times.
• Positive, go-getter attitude.
• Willing to make tough choices and implement those actions necessary for effective change
  management in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment.
• Results driven.

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere
• Display integrity and accountability
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution
  
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
  • Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • On-site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • The Standard Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate for MASA
  • Many More!

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. 

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.  

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842, or visit their office located at 100 E. College Drive in the Annex building.  Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.