Chief Financial Officer

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This position is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the Organization and providing strategic leadership for the hospital by working as a team member with the CEO and Senior Management to establish long range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. CFO will possess the leadership and vision to guide San Luis Valley Health and affiliates in strategic planning and implementation of financial/ operational systems to succeed as health care reform and reimbursement models change.

San Luis Valley Health has been serving the Valley since 1927 and now encompasses two hospitals:
The Regional Medical Center in Alamosa and the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara, and six clinics. With increased expansion in the service area, community outreach programs, and the addition of 3-D mammography, nuclear medicine, cardiology, cardiac rehab services, oncology, urology, podiatry, ENT, and much more. SLVH is making it possible for Valley residents to receive "state-of-the-art healthcare", right here at home.

• Masters degree or equivalent, CPA preferred.
• 7 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced senior leader and financial health care executive.
• Strategic visionary with analytical ability and strong operational focus.
• Negotiator experienced with contracts.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance.
• Directly supervises identified departments and services, including organization contracts and insurance.
• Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner. Willing leader to participate in or design new programs to insure facility and affiliate success. Seen as the fiscal expert for SLV Health and Affiliates.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action. Assists strategic planning and programmatic development of service lines in providing financial advice and analyses.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce fiscal policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation. Willing to serve as a leader/advisor/senior project manager of process improvement activities (i.e. Lean/Six Sigma) related to or involving fiscal operations or information technology use.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. Responsible for Finance Department’s preparation and presentation of Annual Operational and Cash Management Budget to CEO, Senior Management Team and the Board.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers, third party payer contracts, contracts in general, malpractice risk reciprocal program (malpractice), insurance programs, self-funded employee health program, provider fee and reimbursement programs for governmental agencies and pension funds and investments.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position, including forecasting both short- and long-term needs. Guides SLV Health in compliance with Bond Covenants.

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5%…