Healthcare Finance Leader — Assistant CFO Path to CFO

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer to support the hospital's financial operations, budgeting, revenue cycle, and strategic planning. This role advances finance leadership within the network and collaborates with Shared Business Office partners to enhance operational efficiency.

The position emphasizes developing staff, guiding cost management, and ensuring regulatory compliance as part of a leadership development pathway toward the Chief

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Eight (8) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred
• 4-6 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the CFO in managing all aspects of hospital financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, audits, tax reporting, and financial planning.
• Oversees and evaluates financial performance across service lines, departments, and cost centers, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supports the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the hospital’s operational and strategic objectives.
• Assists with forecasting, productivity analysis, and long-term capital planning to ensure sustainable financial performance.
• Participates in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and operational performance reports.
• Represents the Finance department in hospital and community settings, including Board of Directors meetings, medical staff meetings, and community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Eight+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Healthcare software systems

Job description

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer to support the hospital's financial operations, budgeting, revenue cycle, and strategic planning. This role advances finance leadership within the network and collaborates with Shared Business Office partners to enhance operational efficiency.

The position emphasizes developing staff, guiding cost management, and ensuring regulatory compliance as part of a leadership development pathway toward the Chief