Assistant CFO

Empath Health is seeking an Assistant CFO who will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. The Assistant CFO will partner closely with the CFO in strategic planning, budgeting, treasury, and risk management activities, and will act as a key advisor to senior leadership.

• Assist the CFO in developing and executing long-range financial strategies, including capital planning, service line profitability analysis, and financial modeling for new initiatives or partnerships.
• Partner with Revenue Cycle leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting related to patient billing, collections, and reimbursement, and identify opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce revenue leakage.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including CMS, HIPAA, OIG, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee all treasury operations, including cash management, banking relationships, liquidity forecasting, and investment oversight.
• Lead internal and external audits, including those required by government payors, and ensure all documentation and reporting is ready.
• Ensure that monthly financial reporting packages and cash flow projection are prepared accurately and timely, for internal distribution and Board meetings.

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life Care.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA required (MBA or Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) strongly preferred.)
• Healthcare experience required with $1 Billion dollar healthcare organizations
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role within a healthcare organization.
• Proven experience in leading financial operations in a complex healthcare environment, with deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems, revenue cycle management, and financial compliance.
• Required to work onsite in the Lakewood Ranch, Florida executive office

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care.

Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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