Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview The chief financial officer is responsible for maintaining financial viability and all related fiscal functions for the organization including back and front end business office, patient financial accounting, investments, cash flow, strategic planning, financial systems, reporting, auditing and regulatory compliance for both acute-care, as well as skilled–care patients. The CFO reports directly to the CEO and is accountable for approximately 7 FTEs with the assistance of an IT director, Clinic Manager, and the business office manager.  This position offers the potential for advancement into the CEO role.   Qualified candidates will be bachelor’s prepared with a background in healthcare financial management and familiarity with governmental reimbursement, including swing bed and skilled nursing regulations.  A solid working knowledge of all aspects of the finance area including information technology, investments which are handled through an outsourced vendor, payer systems and regulations, as well as financial reporting both internally and externally is desired.  The ability to teach working department managers how to create and manage budgets and communicate effectively with individuals from clinical staff to the board members is a plus.Hospital Overview This is a 27-bed, acute and long term care hospital, offering services in general medicine and surgery, cardiac intensive care, obstetrics, and emergency care.  Owned by the city of Petersburg, the medical center is a charter member of the Alaska Small Hospital Performance Improvement Network and the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association.  Expansion plans for the future include a $1million clinic expansion, renovation of the PT services and recruitment for an additional primary care physician are in progress. Community OverviewWelcome to Alaska’s “Little Norwayâ€�!!  The community has an annual festival celebrating Norway’s Independence, complete with authentic clothing, Scandinavian ships, and Norwegian décor throughout the town.  This island community is located in the Tongrass National Forest and is nestled among the mountains of the Inside Passage of Alaska which is ideal for wildlife gazing.  If you like the ocean, expect to see whales with over 60 species, sea lions, and trumpeter swans.  If you like land gazing expect to see the Alaskan Brown Bear, wolves, and the beautiful national bird, the bald eagle.  Educational opportunities include public middle and senior high schools and public, private, and parochial early childhood learning schools, all of which are considered some of the best in the state.  With a lower cost of living than the national average this community has wonderful opportunities for hunting, fishing, shopping, and wildlife viewing perfect for all aspects of enjoyment in a naturally beautiful setting!