Assistant CFO

: Overview:

BSA Health System (BSA) is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, TX, with a medical staff of more than 450 physicians and about 3,400 employees. BSA is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of BSA Hospital, Physicians Surgical Hospitals, Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group and specialty clinics. BSA Health System has 486 licensed beds.

Our health system is part of a larger organization, Nashville-based Ardent Health Services. Ardent Health Services includes 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care.

We have an exciting opportunity to join BSA as an Assistant Chief Financial Officer . POSITION SUMMARY As a member of the Hospital's senior management team, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) will participate in the financial and functional decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. Works independently within broad general guidelines, responsible for all financial operations functions of the hospital. Regular responsibilities include financial reporting to various internal and external customers throughout the organization. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policy guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. Integral in various reporting processes and operational budget development. Responsibilities:

• Assists with the overall financial operations of the acute-care facility including accounting, budgetary, audits, tax and other financial planning activities within the hospital organization; including management of respective department heads as assigned, including Case Management, Materials Management, Patient Accounts, and Patient Access.
• Directs broad operations to ensure the provision of comprehensive depart-mental services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.
• Provides financial leadership to hospital managers, directors and officers that will enroll support, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participate in decisions that impact the hospital in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Ensures a collaborative departmental approach to long-range strategic operational planning, care and service design and development of organizational policies, which reflect the mission of the organization.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the hospital meets necessary financial regulatory and compliance requirements and contributes financial expertise in the planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue.
• Continuously assesses, measures, and improves departmental performance Demonstrates responsible management of all departmental resources.
• Demonstrates clinical/technical and managerial competency. Ensures that the professional development needs of management and staff are met.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent experience in healthcare accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years financial/accounting progressive experience in acute-care environment; for-profit experience preferred.
• Recent controller (or similar) experience highly preferred
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Computer skills: MS Office, Electronic medical records etc.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills