Chief Financial Officer

Riverside Medical Center; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton, LA, seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the hospital's financial operations, forecasting, and long-term planning. This role partners with the CEO and executive team to align financial strategy with patient care goals.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, have healthcare finance experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive sustainable growth in a mission-driven hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Minimum of three years of financial management experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Minimum of three years of proven leadership and management experience in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting, forecasting, reimbursement, and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with the capacity to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make sound decisions and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the hospital’s mission, goals, and long-term success.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to develop and implement organizational goals, strategies, policies, and growth initiatives.
• Direct and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and revenue management.
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, reports, forecasts, and analyses to leadership and the Board as requested.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and organizational policies.
• Oversee financial planning, cash management, reimbursement, and capital budgeting activities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop plans to support sustainable growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, financial, and organizational information.
• Report safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in required safety and compliance education programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Status: Full-Time

About Riverside Medical Center

At Riverside Medical Center, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. In partnership with our medical staff and community, we provide compassionate, ethical care through quality emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. We value teamwork, confidentiality, continued learning, and continuous improvement in our systems, services, and technology.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for Riverside Medical Center and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, supporting organizational growth, and helping establish long-range goals, strategies, policies, and financial plans that support the hospital’s mission and vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of financial management experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Minimum of three years of proven leadership and management experience in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting, forecasting, reimbursement, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with the capacity to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make sound decisions and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to support the hospital’s mission, goals, and long-term success.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to develop and implement organizational goals, strategies, policies, and growth initiatives.
• Direct and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and revenue management.
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, reports, forecasts, and analyses to leadership and the Board as requested.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and organizational policies.
• Oversee financial planning, cash management, reimbursement, and capital budgeting activities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop plans to support sustainable growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, financial, and organizational information.
• Report safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in required safety and compliance education programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Why Riverside Medical Center?

• Riverside Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care, continued learning, and professional growth. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.