Job Description:
At Highpoint Health, you will experience a collaborative work environment. Here We Make a Difference Together, while Doing the Right Thing in order to Champion Patient Care. At Sumner, we Act with Kindness and Embrace the Individuality that each team member brings to the organization.
Located just 25 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, Gallatin is thriving with unique shopping boutiques, delicious dining options, family-friendly festivals, and a memorable historic downtown square. We are a destination for those seeking outdoor adventure, fun and excitement or just a peaceful outing in nature.
Highpoint Health with Ascension operates hospitals in Gallatin, Hartsville and Carthage, Tennessee along with multiple physician practices. We provide quality care in numerous areas, including cancer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopedics, diagnostics, women's health and rehabilitation services.
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance - Required
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business - Preferred
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must
be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Licenses: CPA - Preferred
Minimum Work Experience
Five years of for-profit hospital experience and at least three years in a supervisory role.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for directing market finance department activities, functions, and resources to ensure
alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the organization.
Responsible for management and safekeeping of the hospitals investments within established
guidelines.
Oversee the activities of the Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of
financial management reports, including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial
statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.
Establish and maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes
and data, and enhance the Companys value.
Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in
areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Provide direction and guidance in the implementation and ongoing operations of the decision
support system.
Plans, organizes and coordinates the financial operation for the institution to control receipts of
revenue, expenditures of funds, and conservation of assets.
Plans, coordinates and prepares for year-end audits by the public accounting firm and third-party
auditors.
Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards (including those regarding financial, billing and
reporting procedures) to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted
governmental/regulatory agencies or third-party payers.
Provides adequate cash forecasting so that operating and capital expenditures can be met.
Prepares and assembles the institutions operating budget in cooperation with management and
department heads.
Monitors prospective reimbursement methodologies and ascertains how they would impact on the
institution
Evaluates and makes recommendations as to the adequacy of the organizations rate structure in
relationship to the cost of departmental operations.
May serve as Chief Staffing Officer for the organization, managing labor management process.
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions,
and continuing education initiatives.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.