Chief Financial Officer

Company: AK Law Firm
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Overview: As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of our financial functions. You will oversee all financial aspects of our facilities, ensuring financial health, sustainability, and compliance with regulatory standards. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and collaborates closely with senior leadership to drive financial strategies aligned with our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services.Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Strategy:Develop and execute financial strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance financial performance.Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing financial forecasting and analysis.Monitor financial metrics and performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Financial Management:Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, revenue cycle management, and financial reporting.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders, including the COO, senior management, and regulatory agencies.Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs and strategic initiatives.
• Risk Management and Compliance:Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard hospital assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Assess financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the firms' financial interests.Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and healthcare regulations.
• Strategic Leadership:Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and senior management team.Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.Drive initiatives to optimize revenue generation, cost containment, and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, investors, and regulatory bodies.Collaborate with department heads and senior management to align financial objectives with operational priorities.Communicate financial performance, challenges, and opportunities effectively to diverse audiences.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation highly desirable.
• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in progressively responsible financial leadership roles within healthcare or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of legal finance (Personal Injury).
• Demonstrated success in financial planning, analysis, and management in a complex organizational setting.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and initiatives.Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insuranceAt the AK Law Firm, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.The AK Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.The AK Law Firm Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.Equal Opportunity StatementThe AK Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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