Chief Financial Officer; CFO - Mercy Care Atlanta

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Mercy Care Atlanta
Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides financial stewardship and direction to Mercy Care Atlanta. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the integrity of all financial information and reporting. The position participates with other senior management to address, interpret, resolve and monitor a broad and diverse range of financial, operational and strategic issues. The CFO contributes to the overall management of Mercy Care Atlanta by driving key strategies and financial performance as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Proactively works in a collaborative manner with other members of the Senior Leadership Team and with Trinity Health System Office and Unified Service Organizations to improve financial performance and attain strategic goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates Mercy Care Atlanta's and Trinity Health mission, vision and values in leadership behavior, practices and decisions.

* Functions as the business strategy partner for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, the incumbent will provide direction and leadership in reviewing the organization's financial affairs and actively pursuing identified strategies and opportunities for operational improvement.

* Oversees all finance functions including financial reporting, accounting, payroll and disbursements, operating and capital budget process, strategic financial planning, financial analysis, forecasting and decision support.

* Actively supports Trinity Health strategies for the creation and implementation of unified service organizations related to finance, serving as the Trinity Health advocate and client leader for operational integration (i.e. Treasury, Tax, Revenue Excellence, Unified Accounts Payable Organization, etc.). Drives accountability and partnership through engagement with RHM and USO leaders leveraging the USOs to gain the benefit of these organizations, driving transparency of information with System Office and USOs and seeking assistance from the USOs, System Office and other RHMs.

With respect to financial statements, determine appropriate reserve levels in conjunction with the Trinity Health Revenue Excellence and Trinity Health Vice President/Director Financial Operations.

* Communicates with and acts as staff to Mercy Care Atlanta governance including the Finance and Strategy Committee.

* Communicates with and builds a strong collaborative relationship with the Mercy Care Atlanta medical staff. Participates in the Integrated Delivery System Councils.

* Develops and oversees budgets which conform to the strategic and financial plans of Mercy Care Atlanta and Trinity Health. Verifies the integrity of the operating budgets by measuring, projecting and analyzing variances and recommending appropriate action to senior leadership.

* Communicates financial information to the RHM management. Reviews key financial indicators of volume, cost, productivity etc. on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis with the Senior Leadership Teams, together with specific recommendations on how to improve these performance indicators. Works collaboratively with Senior Leadership to monitor daily indicators of activity to support proactive management of operations and cost control including productivity.

Engages System Office Financial Operations on issues, discussing these and seeking assistance and resources as needed. Leads the operational efficiency analysis, planning and implementation work in collaboration with accountable operational leaders within the RHM.

* Develops implements and oversees appropriate financial operating systems, processes, and controls that provide accurate and timely financial information, community benefit reporting and other external reporting. Coordinates with Trinity Health System Office Finance, Organizational Integrity & Audit Services and external auditors. Ensure appropriate internal controls exist and address any deficiencies noted. Oversees accurate and timely filing of Federal and State tax filings in coordination with the Trinity Health System Office Tax Department.

* Monitors Mercy Care Atlanta…