Facility CFO- Behavioral Health

Highland Hospital; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Charleston, WV seeks a Facility CFO for Behavioral Health to lead financial operations and daily fiscal management. This role demands a Bachelor's degree in accounting, significant financial management experience, and supervising skills. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in behavioral health and proficiency with financial analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous behavioral healthcare experience highly preferred.
• Five or more years of supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare corporate required reports and maintain internal controls.
• Lead a high-engagement team through coaching and performance assessment.

Skills

Financial management experience

Technical accounting skills

Financial analysis skills

Proficiency with Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Facility CFO - Behavioral Health

Highland Hospital, Charleston, West Virginia

About the Job

Join Highland Hospital as the Facility CFO for Behavioral Health. This role is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overall financial operations, daily fiscal management, and contributing to strategic planning.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, identify and correct variances.
• Prepare corporate required reports (Monthly Operating Report, Monthly Certifications, Corporate Disclosures, Forecasts).
• Maintain accounting and business office policies, internal controls, and approval processes to support a clean audit without material adjustments.
• Direct Revenue Cycle operations to achieve timely accounts receivable collections, minimize uncompensated care, and reduce bad debt and denials.
• Oversee Front End Revenue Cycle processes, ensuring insurance verification completion, accurate determination of patient portions, and proper logging of upfront collections.
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and managed care reimbursement methodologies; prepare cost reports as needed.
• Supervise Accounting, Patient Accounting, Health Information Management, Materials Management, and other departments assigned by the CEO.
• Lead a high‑engagement team through hiring, orientation, performance assessment, coaching, and scheduling to meet department goals.
• Ensure compliance with Group Purchasing contracts and monitor purchases to keep supply costs within budgeted levels.
• Prepare annual operating budget, analyze variances, and assist the CEO in implementing changes to achieve budget goals.
• Prepare annual capital budgets and Capital Equipment Requests; record accurate assets and depreciation.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to facility managers; train managers on financial matters and provide routine feedback.
• Provide financial expertise in planning new services, including preparation of pro‑formas.
• Work as a partner with the CEO to maintain open communication and positive interaction, ensuring facility staffing meets productivity goals.
• Participate in managed care contracting and other business development activities to maximize net revenue.
• Approve or deny all computer access privileges and terminate access for terminated employees.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business‑related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of financial management experience (CFO, ACFO, Director of Finance, Controller) in a healthcare setting.
• Previous behavioral healthcare experience highly preferred.
• Previous experience with a proprietary healthcare system highly preferred.
• Proven financial analysis skills and strong technical accounting and finance skills.
• Experience working with information technology and proficiency with Excel and Word.

Licenses, Designations, and Certifications

CPA preferred.

Supervisory Requirements

Five or more years of supervisory/management experience in a healthcare setting required.

Benefits

Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country.

Location and Salary

Charleston, WV | $80,000 – $150,000.