Associate Director of Finance

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Director (FD) is an executive role that provides financial leadership and strategic direction to the Fond Du Lac Human Services Division (FDL HSD). This position demands a proactive approach to advising on financial impacts, managing all revenue activities, and fostering close collaboration with operations to drive process excellence and revenue optimization.

The FD will partner with physician leaders and operational stakeholders to develop organization-level roadmaps that optimize programs and revenue. The position calls for a strategic thinker who can navigate and sustain change management effectively.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure strategic financial alignment with FDL HSD and Tribal Executive leadership team and the Reservation Business Committee (RBC).

• Lead the formulation and evaluation of financial strategies for both emerging and established programs, ensuring robust fiscal health and innovation.

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• Direct the adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulations, safeguarding the organization's compliance posture.

• Guide the execution of thorough financial reporting and budgeting frameworks, ensuring comprehensive fiscal transparency and accountability.

• Orchestrate the deployment of strategies that optimize cash flow and refine revenue cycle management, driving financial performance.

• Lead essential financial discussions with internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering strategic alliances and financial insights.

• Direct the negotiation of contracts while upholding the highest professional standards and compliance requirements.

• Oversee the performance management of finance, revenue cycle, and PRC teams, aligning them with departmental objectives and regulatory landscapes

o Strategic Talent Acquisition and Development: Spearhead the recruitment, cultivation, and leadership of top-tier finance, revenue cycle, and PRC teams, ensuring alignment with our organization's vision and operational excellence.

o Operational Leadership Communication: Maintain robust and strategic communication with all operational departments, providing critical guidance and insightful updates to navigate through organizational changes, thereby fostering a culture of continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

o Executive Financial Stewardship: The Associate Director ·Finance will orchestrate financial strategies, steer program implementation, and champion process innovations to strengthen the strategic objectives of the Health Services Division, ensuring fiscal integrity and sustainable growth. •

• Strategic Financial Collaboration: Forge partnerships with executive leaders to implement comprehensive financial roadmaps that enhance revenue generation and programmatic efficiency.

• Guidance for Strategic Financial Decisions: Offer expert financial counsel to shape pivotal departmental and organizational decisions, reinforcing our strategic direction and operational goals.

• Financial Operations Oversight: Oversee the management of coding, accounts receivable and denial processes, upholding stringent financial controls to safeguard organizational revenue.

• Analytical Financial Leadership: Craft financial analyses for emerging initiatives, grants, and programs, ensuring they meet compliance standards, achieve performance benchmarks, and plan for long term sustainability.

• Fiscal Planning and Foresight: Lead the organization's financial planning endeavors, budgeting and long-term forecasting to anticipate and navigate future financial landscapes.

• Financial Reporting Integrity: Direct the preparation and validation of financial reports and statements, guaranteeing their precision and reliability.

• Cash Flow Enhancement Strategies: Innovate strategies to amplify cash flow, focusing on pivotal enhancements in revenue cycle management to fuel financial growth.

• Contractual Negotiation Excellence: Skillfully negotiate payer contracts and agreements with third-party entities, optimizing terms that favor our organization's financial health.

• Financial Liaison Leadership: Act as the principal financial intermediary between FDL HSD and external stakeholders, including vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring transparent and effective financial communications.

• Performance Metrics Innovation: Formulate and implement financial performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPis), maintaining their relevance and accuracy to drive organizational success.

• Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Guarantee the consistent preparation of timely and detailed financial statements and reports, spanning daily to annual cycles, to provide a clear financial narrative both internally and externally.

• Collaborative Financial Governance: Regularly convene and communicate with the leadership of Finance, Operations, PRC, and Revenue Cycle to coordinate financial strategies and operational execution.

• PRC Program Compliance Assurance: Ensure the PRC program operates within the bounds of federal regulations and tribal policy.

• Organizational Reputation: Maintain FDL HSD's professional reputation through consistent leadership, community partnerships, and alignment with the mission of the organization.

• Confidentiality and Compliance Commitment: Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• Appropriate/Professional work attire is required.

• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.

• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.

• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.

• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.

• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.

• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or Health Information field is required.

• Minimum of ten years in leadership, with five years of demonstrated Executive/Director level experience in the healthcare finance/revenue services is required.

• Extensive knowledge of Federal/State/IHS/Commercial Payer Regulatory Requirements is required.

• Experience with Electronic Health Records, Practice Management and Claims Management systems is required.

• Professional Credentials: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required at time of hire or able to obtain within I-year of hire.

• Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS) or Tribal Organizations preferred.

• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, databases and/or data entry, Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.

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• Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.

• Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.

• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, data bases and/or data entry, Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.

• Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.

• Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.

• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.

• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.

• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.

• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.

• Travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal physical requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person