Vice President - Finance (Practice CFO)

Overview

US Anesthesia Partners is the highest-quality single-specialty anesthesia practice in the United States, with over 6,000 employees distributed across 10 states. Our clinical and non-clinical staff support each other as they work toward a common vision: Forging a better future by empowering people to advance exceptional care.

POSITION SUMMARY: The VP – Finance/Practice CFO is responsible for leading and managing the practice operations finance function. The candidate will be a strategic advisor and business partner to the SVP – Operations, as well as the broader practice leadership team and clinical governance board.

Job Highlights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Serves as a strategic partner to the SVP as a collaborative member of the practice leadership team. Actively participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan to advance the practice’s growth and profitability. Provides guidance and assistance to operations in identifying key drivers for their financial and operating success.
• Administers the Partner Compensation plan and collaborates with the finance committee and CGB to model and analyze modifications as necessary.
• Collaborates with the SVP and CGB to inform the partner physicians of finance activities and strategic direction.
• Supports the SVP in the development and execution in achieving EBITDA growth objectives.
• Acts as a trusted partner to USAP physicians.
• Plays a key role in the company’s internal operations. “Hands-on” and detail oriented while balancing the “big picture” and communicates effectively.
• Drives excellence in financial systems and controls.
• Effectively communicates to ensure transparent reporting and planning.
• Ensures accurate reporting of financial statements and makes certain that the appropriate analysis of financial metrics occurs and is being properly considered in the running of the business.
• Inspires, leads, mentors, measures, and appraises the practice finance team to ensure stellar capabilities at all levels. Helps drive a culture of financial accuracy and accountability, and attracts, develops, and retains a world class finance organization.
• Acts as a strong, trustworthy, and reliable team player. Possesses the ability to collaborate effectively and partners closely with senior leaders across the organization to achieve company goals.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned/requested.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required.
• MBA and CPA certification highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience and 5 years financial management experience in a healthcare company, preferably group practice management.
• Established track record of success in finance positions of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative.
• Possess the highest ethical and professional standards.
• A strategic visionary, sound technical skills, and strong operational focus.
• Excellent analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• "Politically savvy" and a team player.
• An excellent educator and mentor, willing to share information.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Thoroughly versed in all facets of corporate finance and financial accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include the ability to work cooperatively with physicians and all levels of the MSO organization.
• Well organized, capable juggling multiple projects, and accustomed to tight deadlines.
• Superior personal computer skills including mastery of Microsoft Office products and data base programs.
• Excellent attention to accuracy and detail yet possesses a "big picture" perspective.
• Excellent communication skills to include written, board presentation, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional Standing
• Occasional Walking
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent hand, finger movement
• Use office equipment (in office or remote)
• Communicate verbally and in writing