Chief Financial Officer (Exempt)

Financeroles; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial functions across the system, including reporting, accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and capital planning. This role partners with the CEO and senior leadership to shape financial strategy for growth and stability.

The CFO will supervise revenue cycle management (via a third-party vendor), internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial systems, driving organizational improvement and building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in health system finance and operations.
• CPA or CMA and/or HFMA/ACHE designations are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial functions across the system, including reporting, accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and capital planning.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to develop financial strategies that support growth and stability.
• Manage revenue cycle via a third-party vendor, internal controls, and regulatory compliance; lead financial systems and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

CPA or CMA certification preferred

HFMA/ACHE designations preferred

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Responsible for all aspects of employee management, departmental management, and the creation of a professional practice environment that focuses on patient safety, customer service, and the organizational mission, vision, and values.

This position will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted advisor on all financial matters. They will have responsibility for all financial functions across the system, including financial reporting and analysis, accounting, revenue cycle (managed through a 3rd party vendor) budgeting and forecasting, capital planning, financial systems, internal controls, and operation improvement. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop financial strategies that support the organization’s long-term growth, stability and mission.

Administrative responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring, and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management. Maintains efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure, to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration or a related field is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in health system finance and operations is required.
• Professional certifications such as a CPA or CMA and/or HFMA and ACHE designations is preferred.