Chief Financial Officer - Administration

Southwest Medical Center, Inc.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Medical Center, Inc. seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the hospital’s financial operations and strategic planning.

You will collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and high-quality patient care. The role requires progressive financial leadership in healthcare, expertise in budgeting, reporting, reimbursement, and regulatory standards, and certification preferences (CPA/CMA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare organization.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee accounting, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and financial compliance.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and accounting standards.
• Manage cash flow, investments, audits, and organizational financial risk.
• Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Present financial information to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Promote accountability, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Master’s degree preferred

CPA or CMA certification preferred

Tools

Healthcare reimbursement

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & reporting

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Southwest Medical Center is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to provide executive leadership and oversight of the hospital’s financial operations. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to support financial sustainability, operational excellence, and the organization’s commitment to high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee accounting, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and financial compliance.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and accounting standards.
• Manage cash flow, investments, audits, and organizational financial risk.
• Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Present financial information to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Promote accountability, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare organization.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.

This is a full‑time executive position. Join Southwest Medical Center and play a vital role in advancing the financial strength and long‑term success of our organization.