CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Integritus Healthcare, IncPittsfield, MA 01201, USAIntegritus Healthcare (IHC) presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, collaborative finance executive who wants to join a multi-site health system with a diverse array of post-acute integrated healthcare services including skilled nursing, long-term care, senior housing, hospice and other services.This new executive will need to have a strong mission-orientation, be highly strategic and analytical. He or she must think deeply about the financial future and challenges of health care delivery in the context of healthcare reform and must be committed to being innovative and creative in the oversight of the financial management. The successful candidate will want to come to IHC, because he or she believes his or her best work can be accomplished in this mission-driven, high-functioning environment.Summary of Position REPORTS TO : President and CEO, Integritus Healthcare (IHC)The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing and supporting the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health care industry.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Serve as the financial leader of IHC – providing strategic, long- and short-term direction to the financial and related functions of the organization.Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan.Provide strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and investments and / or other issues affecting the organization.Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs / strategies and regulatory action.Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.Key Responsibilities of the Position Know, understand, incorporate and demonstrate IHC’s mission, vision and values in leadership behavior, practices and decisions.Function as a key business strategy partner for the operations and management staff of IHC.Oversee all finance functions, including financial reporting, accounting, payroll and disbursements, operating and capital budget process, strategic financial planning, financial analysis and business office functions.Analyze financial reporting information in a manner that will provide the optimum information on which to base business decisions.Provide oversight of the preparation of audit ready internal financial statements and lead the annual financial statement audit process.Lead budgeting efforts to ensure that IHC processes are efficient and effective.Provide leadership in evaluating new business opportunities such as affiliations or joint ventures.Communicate with and serve as a leader with IHC’s Finance Committee and other appropriate board committees.Communicate financial information to senior management, including educating all levels of management about financial issues.Develop, implement, and oversee appropriate financial operating systems, processes, and controls that provide accurate and timely financial information.Monitor the balance sheets and key reconciliations, including cash and debt positions.Proactively evaluate financial results to identify and promote opportunities to improve financial performance.Work with executive team to identify, evaluate and make recommendations on new business opportunities.Provide leadership for strategic financial and capital decision making.Responsible for direction, formulation and implementation of finance-related policies and objectives.Lead educational programs and provide coaching for leadership, management and associates.Ensure that IHC maintains effective and efficient systems of financial management.Goals and Objectives – Measures of Success Establish oneself as a proactive, cross-organizational leader who will actively partner with operational colleagues.Establish a positive rapport at all levels within the organization.Ensure all financial operational areas are given the necessary oversight and support.Collaborate with the IHC management team to develop innovative ways to deliver high-quality healthcare.Be a “go to” person to management on fiscal issues.Work closely with operating areas, ensuring tight controls of expenses and revenues are maximized.Provide leadership to the finance team, assessing their skills and developing a plan to enhance their managerial and technical capabilities.Candidate Qualifications Education A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or related field required. Candidates should ideally possess an MBA and / or a Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Experience and Skills Ten years’ experience in financial management with progressively increasing responsibility.Ability to work collaboratively in a growing, multi-site, not-for-profit, post-acute care health system environment.Excellent customer service orientation skills.Advanced analytical, financial management and cost control skills.Must be a collaborative finance executive with expertise in finance, contracting, information systems, and strategic planning.Possess excellent presentation and communication skills.A track record as a shrewd and skilled negotiator.Personal Characteristics A high level of integrity, honesty, and sincerity.Strong leadership / influencing skills.Advanced interpersonal, management and organizational skills.A self-directed, approachable individual.A team player and broad thinker.A strong work ethic, high energy, a can-do attitude.A leader who possesses a bottom-up approach to management.An approachable personality.A high-energy individual capable of absorbing input on multiple issues.#J-18808-Ljbffr