About this role
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.
- Provide hands-on leadership across the revenue cycle, including patient access, case management, health information management, billing, and collections.
- Oversee Medicare cost reporting and ensure compliance with Critical Access Hospital reimbursement requirements.
- Develop strategies to strengthen cash flow, manage debt obligations, and maintain financial stability.
- Partner with executive leadership on capital investments, facility expansion, and long-term financial planning.
- Monitor revenue cycle performance, including collections, DNFB, and other key financial metrics.
- Provide financial reporting, analysis, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee.
- Lead and develop finance and operational teams while helping clinical managers strengthen budgeting and financial management practices.
- Oversee audits, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and financial risk management.
Qualifications
- Critical Access Hospital finance experience required; rural hospital experience may be considered.
- Strong, hands-on revenue cycle leadership experience, including patient access, billing, collections, and related functions.
- Thorough understanding of Medicare cost reports and Critical Access Hospital reimbursement.
- Significant progressive healthcare finance experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
- Strong accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and cash management expertise.
- Experience with hospital capital projects, debt financing, and financial planning preferred.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA not required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to relocate to or reside within the Madison/Morgan County area.
Why Join?
- Exceptional Growth: Join a rapidly expanding hospital with revenue growing more than 20% annually and an established surgical and specialty services program.
- Executive Impact: Partner directly with an experienced CEO and help shape the hospital's financial strategy and future expansion.
- Meaningful Capital Projects: Support investments in advanced imaging, surgical capabilities, and expanded healthcare services.
- Independent Hospital Environment: Work within a community-focused organization where leadership decisions directly influence patient care and local healthcare access.
- Strong Leadership Team: Collaborate with an experienced Controller, dedicated Revenue Cycle Director, and supportive executive team.
- Community & Lifestyle: Enjoy the opportunity to build a career in Madison, Georgia, approximately one hour east of Atlanta, with relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, retirement benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional employee benefits.