Chief Financial Officer

About us:

For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

Ten years' experience in the finance industry and managing a team. Must display a cohesive ability at interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written, be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organization, and exercise sound judgement.

MBA preferred

CPA Preferred

As part of the executive management team, the CFO will have interaction with various members of the organization including, but not limited to:

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO, members of the executive management team, Hospital Authority
• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
• Advising on long-term business and financial planning
• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders
• Reviewing all formal finance and IT related procedures

• Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the hospital’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors and investors.
• Recruit, interview, and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives, and recommendations.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by department/service line, forecast vs. budget by department/service line and weekly cash flow by department/service line.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual hospital operating budget.
• Manage financial planning and analysis and supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Participate in conference calls with Lenders, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.

• Supervise the Accounting Department and Business Office to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software.…