What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Officer position at Adventist Health?
Job Description
The Finance Officer will oversee the financial performance for Adventist Health's two Central Coast hospitals, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and Adventist Health Twin Cities.
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for the financial performance of the hospital and plays a primary role in enabling the facility to respond effectively to market requests. Oversees the development and implementation of strategies and programs that enhance and maximize the financial performance operations, consistent with the values, practices and strategic objectives of the organization. Optimizes financial position, cash flow and capital. Oversees all financial services and functions. Assumes responsibility for long- and short-term financial planning. .
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
The Finance Officer will oversee the financial performance for Adventist Health's two Central Coast hospitals, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and Adventist Health Twin Cities.
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for the financial performance of the hospital and plays a primary role in enabling the facility to respond effectively to market requests. Oversees the development and implementation of strategies and programs that enhance and maximize the financial performance operations, consistent with the values, practices and strategic objectives of the organization. Optimizes financial position, cash flow and capital. Oversees all financial services and functions. Assumes responsibility for long- and short-term financial planning. .
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or other relevant field: Required
- Master's Degree in Business Administration: Preferred
- Ten years' experience in a hospital or health care financial function including at least 5 years in a management level position: Required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Preferred
- Partners with the CEO as it relates to responsibility for net operating income. Ensures stewardship, financial integrity and sustainability. Works in collaboration to create and implement the strategic goals of the hospital and One Adventist Health to achieve success in fulfilling the operating commitments.
- Collaborates with the executive team to identify opportunities for greater efficiencies and reduced expenses throughout the business unit. Supports operations that seek to implement standards, policies, and procedures for financial planning and reporting that are consistent with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Leads the development of annual budgets and long-range forecasts consistent with market(s) and Adventist Health strategies and objectives. Develops and implements financial benchmarks, budgets, operating commitment goals, incentive goals, and reporting of key financial indicators to ensure accountability and on budget performance. Collaborates with system services departments of revenue cycle, real estate, managed care, finance, accounting, and other departments to optimize financial performance. Leads team-building, quality of work-life and staff development efforts within the finance functions.
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness of the financial report. Provides oversight for the review of journals, account reconciliations and new procedures to ensure financial information is captured accurately. Ensures finance team partners with facility leaders to ascertain the impact of decisions on finance and determine if any future changes need to be considered.
- Participates in industry peer groups and corporate meetings to stay informed on new regulations and related issues.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.