Cindy Fussell
Dickson, TN 37055
Cell 615-***-****
acqk9n@r.postjobfree.com
Please accept my resume in consideration for the Executive Director
position. I have 25+ years of progressive executive leadership experience
with a proven record of accomplishment. I am a take charge professional
with hands on management style.
Most of my career has been in the healthcare field. I have a great
understanding and knowledge of financial management and analysis. I have an
excellent work ethic and have assembled a great team of employees in the
departments I manage.
I am confident that I could contribute to the growth and profit of your
organization. I would like to discuss further with you what I could do for
your organization. My husband and I are willing to relocate. Thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cindy Fussell
P.S. I look forward to meeting you to discuss how I can support your
company as an Executive Director. Again, you can reach me directly at 615-
925-9219 to schedule an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Cindy Fussell
117 Saddle Creek Circle
Dickson, TN 37055
Cell 615-***-****
acqk9n@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION: MBA, Minor: Accounting Major: Business Administration,
Cambridge State University
BA, Minor: Accounting Major: Business Administration,
Cambridge State University
EXPERIENCE:
Aug 2013 - present New Life Lodge, Burns, TN
Controller/Chief Financial Officer
Leadership position to manage and perform the overall
financial reporting of 140-bed for profit mental health,
substance and alcohol abuse treatment facility for adults.
Oversee daily functions of the Business Office, Utilization
Management, Accounting Department, as well as Plant
Operations. Calculate, analyze, and communicate,
statistical information to appropriate managers for
planning, budgetary, and expense analysis. Perform accurate
and timely reports of financial performance of hospital,
assuring the reliability of financial systems, and function
as liaison between the Home Office, external auditors and
agencies in regard to financial performance of hospital.
Advise feasibility of new programs, areas of improvement,
and potential problems. Assure effective and appropriate
internal fiscal controls.
Oct 2006 - June 2013 Parc Place, Chandler, AZ
Chief Financial Officer
Executive management position to manage and perform the
overall financial reporting system and accurately report
the financial affairs of two for profit locations; one 87-
bed & one 32-bed mental health facility for adolescents.
Oversee daily functions of the Business Office, Utilization
Management, and Accounting Department. Calculate, analyze,
and communicate, statistical information to appropriate
managers for planning, budgetary, and expense analysis.
Perform accurate and timely reports of financial
performance of hospital, assuring the reliability of
financial systems, and function as liaison between the Home
Office, external auditors and agencies in regard to
financial performance of hospital. Advise feasibility of
new programs, areas of improvement, and potential problems.
Assure effective and appropriate internal fiscal controls.
Cindy Fussell
117 Saddle Creek Circle
Dickson, TN 37055
Cell 615-***-****
acqk9n@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE CONT:
Feb 2005 - Oct 2006 Kids Behavioral Health of Montana, Butte, MT
Chief Financial Officer
Administrative management of non-clinical services for this
85-bed for profit mental health facility for children and
adolescents. On-going coordination with the Home Office
financial staff of all hospital accounting management
functions including integrity of all financial data.
Prepare annual budget, Medicaid cost reports, and audits.
Advise feasibility of new programs, areas of improvement,
and potential problems. Calculate, analyze, and
communicate, statistical information to appropriate
managers for planning, budgetary and expense analysis.
Perform accurate and timely reports of financial
performance of hospital, assuring the reliability of
financial systems, and function as liaison between the Home
Office, external auditors and agencies in regard to
financial performance of hospital. Assure effective and
appropriate internal fiscal controls.
Jan 1996 - Feb 2005 Trans Health -Texas Specialty Hospital at Dallas,
Dallas, TX
Chief Financial Officer
Hospital separated the Business Office Manager/Controller
position and revamped the roles of Controller to a CFO
position for this 66-bed for profit long-term acute care
hospital. Hospital staffs 120 employees. Supervised and
performed all financial operations. Day-to-day operations
of the business office, admissions, information systems,
medical records, materials management, radiology, and
dietary, totaling 20 staff ftes. Financial input and month
end closing on both manual and computerized systems. In-
house audits, preparing operating and capital budgets,
variance reports, financial analysis, reconciliation's,
preparing accruals, and journal entries for the corporate
office. Member of senior management team. Work closely with
administrator and department managers to ensure that budget
guidelines were met.
Feb 1992 - Jan 1996 Trans Health -Texas Specialty Hospital at Dallas,
Dallas, TX
Business Office Manager/Controller
Supervised and performed all business office functions for
the entire hospital. Petty cash, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, payroll for 120 employees, financial
input, and month end closing on both manual and
Cindy Fussell
117 Saddle Creek Circle
Dickson, TN 37055
Cell 615-***-****
acqk9n@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE CONT:
computerized systems. Billing and collections, supervised
inventory, and hospital purchasing. In-house audits,
preparing budget variance reports, preparing accruals, and
journal entries for the home office.
Dec 1990 - Feb 1992 Accu-Chem Laboratories, Richardson, TX
Billing/Collection Manager
Hired to set up insurance department for filing medical
claims and eliminate billing service, providing company
with 65% more in cash collections. Independently obtained
knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 codes, and insurance filing
procedures. Collections from physicians, Medicare,
insurance companies, and patients, utilizing effective
verbal and written communication skills. Updated customer
master file in computer system, maintained individual
customer account records. Reviewed work logs to generate
invoices and statements. Reconcile accounts monthly. Acting
office manager when needed. Assisted with month end close,
manual preparation of balance sheet, income statement, and
various financial reports.
Apr 1986 - Dec 1990 StarMark Food Distributors, Dallas, TX
Accounting Assistant
Heavy volume accounts payable, customer service, heavy data
entry, maintained inventory control, customer contracts,
and employee benefits in various computer systems. Handled
customer order status, coded, processed invoices, and
credit memos. Trained new personnel. Assisted accounting
manager with month end close.
Feb 1981 - Mar 1986 State Beauty Supply, Joplin, MO
Office Manager
Duties included hands on manual systems in accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll for 10 employees,
taxes, and general ledger entries. Other duties consisted
of customer service, inventory control, and purchasing.
Assisted CPA with financial preparation.