Susan P. Salinas ad46cn@r.postjobfree.com

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INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

INTERNAL AUDITING & CONTROLS FINANCIAL PROGRAMS & REVENUE CYCLE

Innovative and highly focused professional with transferable experience making key accounting/auditing decisions that positively impact financial strength while aligning outcomes with the core mission of the organization

Profile

Results-focused and resourceful CFO/Controller/Director of Finance with proven excellence in financial management, business analysis/reporting, systems optimization, and profitability improvement. For profit (homecare and assisted living), non-profit (hospital (PPS and CAH), hospice, and nursing home).

Substantial experience in ensuring consistency and transparency in financial reporting by developing innovative accounting systems, implementing inventory control systems, and initiating cost control programs.

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP while ensuring adherence to the company’s financial policies and chart of accounts; expertise in implementing a variety of financial methodologies to improve existing accounting processes.

Promote proactive collaboration, and a positive work culture by building and leading high-performance teams, establishing hiring and onboarding strategies, and prioritizing employee engagement strategies.

Skilled in leveraging data to capitalize on best practices, implement process improvements, and influence change.

Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Dairyland (Healthland) Healthcare Solutions Meditech Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Software Acustaf Time and Attendance CareVoyant Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) Time Clock Plus Silk Road Applicant Tracking Paylocity Matrix Care E-Clinical Works Cerner CPSI NOVAtime Multiview

Core Competencies

Budget Administration/Allocation

Payroll Processing, A/R & A/P

Regulatory Compliance

Reconciliation & Auditing

Corporate Transaction Processes

Operating Budgets & Forecasts

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Analytics, Metrics, Trend Analysis

Accounting Systems Implementation

Internal Controls/Change Mgmt.

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy

Professional Experience

Effingham Health System, Critical Access Hospital, Springfield, GA 2020 – Present

INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CONTROLLER

Leads the financial function and accounting operations by providing financial and accounting management and consulting on Effingham Health Systems’ financial operational activities. Assist with day-to-day accounting, finance, and staff supervision. Prepare and oversee monthly financial statements involving general ledger. Monitor and evaluate entries, balancing, and postings to the general ledger. Support the preparation of proforma analysis of new programs, projects, and partnerships as assigned. Coordinate and manage the financial work of departments, covering appropriate staff allocation and work schedule. Collaborate with the CEO to generate financial reports and updates for finance committee and monthly board meetings. Lead and maintain department performance improvement program. Ensure accurate and timely development of actual, budgeted, and forecasted revenues by hospital, care center and practices. Assess all journal entries for compliance with policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Leads 25 employees, identify key candidates for employment/promotion within the department; manage recruitment, evaluate candidate fitness, perform onboarding tasks, and regularly complete performance evaluations. Forecast, develop, and allocate a $200m operations budget for each fiscal year; verify compliance with all relevant local, state, federal, tax reporting requirements. Detailed knowledge of accounting, general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, cash management, and financial operations while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines and procedures. Process payroll for 500 personnel.

Developed and implemented new timeclock system (NOVAtime), HR/Payroll software (Paylocity) and GL software (Multiview). Cerner EMR implementation November 2022.

AR management for the health system which includes hospital, physician practices, occupational medicine, and a 5-star 105 bed nursing home.

Exhibits professionalism and expertise across this fast-paced healthcare environment demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning, analysis, financial reports, statements, and projections. Participates and/or prepares proforma analysis on new programs, projects, and partnerships as assigned.

Restructured the Accounting/Business Office service lines by function. Incorporates excellence in strategically analyzing strengths and weaknesses and accordingly developing/implementing innovative strategies, processes, or plans that improve the financial function of the organization.

Coordinates the functions of reimbursement, budget, financial analysis, and general accounting and leads the department monthly reviews as scheduled. Including financial proformas for all specialty lines of service of Cardiology, Pediatrics, Cancer, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, and Occupational Medicine.

Analyzes billing reports, devising cost-effective plans, processing financial hardship applications, and conducting revenue/account reconciliations.

Collaborative communicator with exceptional analytical, research, and critical thinking skills coupled with the capacity to motivate a team to meet strict deadlines under extreme pressure.

Coastal Home Care and Altrus, Savannah, GA 2013 – 2020

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Led 15 direct reports, identified key candidates for employment/promotion within the department; managed recruitment, evaluate candidate fitness, performed onboarding tasks, and regularly completed performance evaluations. Forecasted, developed, and allocated a $48m operations budget for each fiscal year; verified compliance with all relevant local, state, federal, tax reporting requirements. Implemented a detailed knowledge of accounting, general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, cash management, and financial operations while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines and procedures. Processed payroll for 1500 personnel.

Centralized the HR/Business Manager position to the core office and decreased the number of FTE’s (Full-Time Equivalents) from 10 to 4; maintained DSO (Days Service Outstanding) between 35-38 days.

Exhibited professionalism and expertise across this fast-paced healthcare environment demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning, analysis, financial reports, statements, and projections.

Incorporated excellence in strategically analyzing strengths and weaknesses and accordingly developing/implementing innovative strategies, processes, or plans that improve the financial picture of the organization.

Analyzed billing reports, devising cost-effective plans, processing financial hardship applications, and conducting revenue/account reconciliations.

Communicated exceptional analytical research, and problem-solving skills coupled with the capacity to motivate a team to meet strict deadlines under extreme pressure.

Dorminy Medical Center, Fitzgerald, GA 2000 – 2013

CONTROLLER DIRECTOR OF PATIENT ACCESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYROLL

Collaborated with the Chief Financial Officer as a consummate communicator; possessed strong financial planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills utilizing in-depth financial analysis, key drivers, and insights to optimize business.

Provided stellar leadership to 25 total direct reports in the Patient Access department – Inpatient/Outpatient Registration, Emergency Department Registration, and the Rural Health Clinic Registration.

Developed a $35m annual budget, monitored variances, and implemented corrective actions as needed while contributing to corporate growth by reviewing business agreements to ensure financial feasibility.

Drove the success of the departmental strategic plan through effective leadership and providing in-services related to advanced directives, patient rights/responsibilities, HIPPA regulations, and hospital policies/procedures.

Superintended internal controls and monitored compliance in accordance with corporate policies; also head AP/AR, invoicing, payroll functions, expense control, and delegation of work to 7-member accounting staff.

Formulated labor budgets, generated W-2’s, 1099s, 941 and Department of Labor reports; processed payroll including adjustments deductions and accurate timekeeping functions.

Analyzed tax computations for state and federal-level filings along with the statistical data required by the government; evaluated and approved cash reconciliations and all balance sheet accounts against G/L.

Audited purchase orders for inaccuracies, verified receipt of payments and reduced the overall frequency of errors.

Education

Master’s in Business Health Administration Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2015

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 1999

Associate of Science South Georgia College, Douglas, GA 1998

Professional Memberships& Development

Member of HFMA-Healthcare Financial Management Association

Successful Management Training, East Central Technical College, May 2007

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