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About Southern Cancer Center

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and physician partners.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements, operating results, and key performance indicators.
• Report financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to the Executive Director, physician leadership, and Board.
• Present financial information and recommendations during leadership, physician, and Board meetings.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Develop and coordinate the annual operating, capital, and cash flow budgets.
• Assist department leaders with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Monitor organizational performance against budget targets and investigate significant variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support cost-effective healthcare delivery.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and goal development.

Revenue Cycle Oversight

• Provide oversight of the revenue cycle process, including:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Clearing Accounts
  • Credit Balance Management
  • Contractual Allowances
  • Bad Debt Reserves
  • Denial Management and Recovery
• Ensure compliance with established accounting and revenue cycle policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor key financial indicators and recommend process improvements.

Accounting & Internal Controls

• Oversee general accounting functions, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Cash Management
• Establish, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits as needed.

Contract & Business Operations Management

• Analyze proposed contracts for financial impact and organizational risk.
• Monitor compliance with Management Services Agreements and other contractual obligations.
• Review selected contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers before processing.
• Support implementation of organizational initiatives, financial processes, and system enhancements.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise accounting and finance support staff.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to team members.
• Collaborate with department managers to improve financial understanding and accountability across the organization.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between Southern Cancer Center and corporate partners regarding financial processes and controls.

Technology & Systems

• Ensure information systems effectively capture and report financial data required for management, physicians, payers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of financial and operational software systems.

Compliance

• Support and adhere to the Southern Cancer Center Compliance Program, including the Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Business Standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations, healthcare financial standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive financial management experience.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and accounting operations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Healthcare finance or physician practice management experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE).
• Experience with revenue cycle management and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budget Development & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Contract Analysis
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Change Management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of computers and keyboards.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, physicians, leadership, and external partners.

Work Environment

Why Join Southern Cancer Center?

• Opportunity to partner directly with executive and physician leadership.
• High-impact role influencing organizational strategy and financial performance.
• Collaborative healthcare environment dedicated to improving patient care.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.