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SAMPLE BEHAVIORAL AND COMPETENCY BASED JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Administration/Support

JOB TITLE: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

JOB CODE: xxxx

REPORTS TO: President/CEO

JOB PURPOSE: The CFO is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the department in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost reimbursement principles relating to the health care industry and in keeping with the goals and objectives of the organization.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE

• Adheres to Duke’s Policy and Procedures

• Acts as a role model within and outside Duke

• Performs duties as workload necessitates

• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude

• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues

• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

• Meets Department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organizations fiscal function.

• Participate in the development of the organization’s plans and programs.

• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory interaction.

• Develop and advise on cost and reimbursement strategies.

• Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports that will assist the President, Board and other senior managers in managing their responsibilities.

• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the agency.

• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective problem solver; be viewed as approachable and as a mentor to people in financial issues.

• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.

• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.

• Optimize the handling of deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.

• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism.

• Participate in the negotiation of contracts.

• Continual improvement of the timeliness and accuracy of the department's cash flow and management of the billing process (A/R)

• Evaluation of the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.

• Competence in billing, general ledger software, Lotus/Access/Excel type spreadsheets and overall general knowledge of system databases and master files.

• May be asked to be responsible for management of the Department in the absence of the Vice-President..

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Education and Licensure

An experienced leader and financial executive with health care experience preferably in the home health field. An energetic, "straight shooter" with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well-organized and self-directed individual who is "politically savvy", "street smart" and a team player. An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills. A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor. An excellent negotiator who is experienced in managed care contracting. A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems.

Masters degree (MA) or equivalent; or four to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles in original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (Formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here axe representative of those that must 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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