Director of Finance

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial operations, manages all aspects of accounting and compliance, supports financial planning activities, and assists in developing and maintaining internal control policies and procedures to ensure fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees materials management, payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Reconciles retirement plan deductions and contribution reports.
• Manages all accounting functions, including general ledger, billing, accrual accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversees payments related to debt, bank loans, and other significant financial obligations.
• Monitors cash flow and funding balances; reconcile cash accounts and ensure monthly balance accuracy.
• Prepares and organizes monthly and annual financial statements and management reports for review by the CFO.
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares financial forecasts, monitors variances, and analyzes performance against budget.
• Provides financial analysis and recommendations to the CFO related to capital investments, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, benchmarks, significant expenditures, and cost management initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements.
• Monitors existing and new legislation impacting financial operations and advise management on necessary actions.
• Submits invoices for Senior Leadership Team expenses to Accounts Payable.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of financial data, personnel information, and organizational matters in accordance with the Privacy Act and Employee Handbook.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety
• Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages general accounting, budgeting, financial planning, decision support, contracting, capital markets relations, payroll, and purchasing. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, safety, and evaluation of these teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required. Master’s Degree in Finance or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; healthcare industry experience preferred. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in accounting and/or financial management. HFMA Certified Healthcare Financial Professional strongly recommended. Electronic Health Records experience and management experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.