Chief Finance Officer (CFO) (0006P)

Job Details Job Location: Durango, CO 81303 Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree:

Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $204,589.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Executive

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all financial matters of the organization. As a key member of the Senior Executive Team, the CFO partners with the CEO, CCO, and CAO to implement policies and strategies across the organization. The CFO must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced, deadline-oriented workplace. The CFO exercises independent judgment and action within the context of the areas of responsibility and Axis Health System (AXIS) goals, recognizing that they, at all times, represent AXIS and its mission.

Qualifications:

Requires a graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or CPA. Minimum of 10 years’ progressive financial and strategy experience with at least three (3) years’ experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a community health organization.

Experience with Managed Care, Medicaid and Commercial Insurance.:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, products, particularly Word, Excel and Teams with significant experience with budgeting software, general ledger systems and Electronic Health Records. Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and Policy
• Facilitate and prepare the annual budget
• Develop financial business plans, forecasts, and financial modeling to guide strategy.

Engage in and develop strategies for the approval of short and long-term financial plans, investment strategies and business plans.

• Manage relationships with financial partners, including financial institutions, investment managers, auditors, attorneys, vendors, public officials, etc.

Remain up to date with State, Federal and local laws and regulations which impact the organization. Accounting and Financial Management

• Oversee the Accounting Department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of financial and management reporting for Federal, State and County funders, and the Board of Directors
• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead and coordinate audits and ensure proper filing of tax returns
• Manage cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed and aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee cash, investments and assets to optimize financial stability and resources.
• Manage financing strategies and contract activities to optimize financial performance, as well as banking relationships.
• Develop predictive models and activity-based financial analyses and healthcare financial management.
• Ensure accuracy and strategy related to PPS and APM rate-setting processes, cost allocation methodologies, encounter data accuracy, allowable cost determination, and annual reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate development and maintenance of Cost Allocation Plans (CAPs) tailored to governing state and federal structures, including appropriate allocation of direct and indirect costs.
• Monitor rate-setting evaluate the financial impact of rate changes and develop forecasting models and ensure organizational readiness for audits or reconciliations.
• Collaborate with clinical and program leadership to ensure proper documentation of encounters, staffing models, service lines, and cost centers.
• Manage relationships with state Medicaid agencies, HRSA/SAMSHA oversight staff, and federal grantors related to cost reporting, PPS calculations, and funding reconciliation.

Stay current on evolving federal and state guidance related funding models, including rate reforms, value-based care contracting and other regulatory requirements. Salary: The salary range for this position is 193,000-204,589 based on experience.

Benefits (Full Time employees):

Medical (HDHP or PPO) • Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match • Short Term Disability Health Savings Account • Dental Flexible Spending Account • Vision Dependent Care Account • Pet Insurance Life Insurance • College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits • Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs • (9) Company Paid Holidays

(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Required Skills:

Experience in a senior financial management position.:

Significant experience in, or knowledge of, nonprofit accounting. Ability to work independently while delegating authority and responsibilities to appropriate levels. Strong leadership and managerial skills. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across functional areas.

• Demonstrates appreciation for the rural setting and the challenges it brings in providing health services.

Excellent written and oral communication. Excellent organization, analytical, technology, systems design and abstract reasoning skills. Abilit to organize and prioritize work assignments while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.

Must treat work as confidential and proprietary. Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability to with AXIS commercial insurance agency. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Employees must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at computer.

Employees must be able to travel between AXIS locations as well as engage in occasional statewide and domestic travel. Working in a health care organization lends itself to the possibility of exposure to communicable disease. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1, Annual TB screening, complete de-escalation training and BLS certification.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.:

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado

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