Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Laredo Medical Center is Laredo's largest hospitala 326-bed licensed acute care facility offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Regardless of the needs of the community, Laredo is well prepared for them all. Laredo's quality of care has been recognized by respected agencies and national accrediting bodies. LMC is an accredited hospital by the Joint Commission; has earned Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, and it received the designation as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care service provider from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Additionally, LMC has just been conferred the designation of Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. LMC is accredited as an MBSAQIP for its bariatric program, the first hospital in Laredo to achieve the Center for Excellence designation for this program. The hospital also is home to the largest emergency center in the community with an Advanced Level III Trauma Designation. Additionally, LMC is the only hospital in the community with a dedicated unit for bone and joint services, including robotic-assisted surgery for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements.

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer (Assistant CFO) supports the hospital's financial operations and strategic decision-making to ensure the organization's fiscal health and sustainability. This role assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in overseeing accounting, budgeting, revenue cycle, and financial planning activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies. The Assistant CFO collaborates closely with Shared Business Office partners and department leaders to enhance operational efficiency, manage expenses, and drive performance improvement. This position also serves as part of a financial leadership development pathway, preparing incumbents for future advancement to a Chief Financial Officer role within the network.

Essential Functions

• Assists the CFO in managing all aspects of hospital financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, audits, tax reporting, and financial planning.
• Oversees and evaluates financial performance across service lines, departments, and cost centers, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supports the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the hospital's operational and strategic objectives.
• Assists with forecasting, productivity analysis, and long-term capital planning to ensure sustainable financial performance.
• Participates in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and operational performance reports.
• Evaluates utilization, productivity, and expense management metrics to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Participates in monthly hospital operation reviews and corporate meetings, presenting financial analyses and recommendations as requested.
• Represents the Finance department in hospital and community settings, including Board of Directors meetings, medical staff meetings, and community outreach initiatives.
• Mentors and develops financial staff to enhance analytical capabilities and operational awareness.
• Develops leadership, business acumen, and operational knowledge necessary to advance to a Chief Financial Officer position within the network.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Identification : 136308

Job Category : Administrative Support

Posting Date : 12 / 02 / 2025, 12 : 40 AM

Degree Level : Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day

Locations : 1700 EAST SAUNDERS, LAREDO, TX, 78041, US