Chief Financial Officer

Cindy Klein Pope

********@*****.*** • 806-***-****

LinkedIn • Eastland, TX 79339

Results-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience driving financial excellence, optimizing operational performance, and achieving strategic growth.

Notable success in developing robust risk management frameworks, internal control systems, and compliance programs. Regarded for providing strategic financial guidance to facilitate informed decision-making, achieve long-term financial success, and drive bottom-line profitability. Skilled in conducting audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards. Expertise in optimizing capital structure, managing cash flow, and implementing cost-effective financial strategies. Excel at leading high-performance teams to increase sustainable financial growth, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Strategy Development

Financial Operational Excellence

Fundraising & Capital Management

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Resource Allocation

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Financial Modeling

Regulatory Compliance

Revenue Enhancement

Team Training & Leadership

Career Experience

Eastland Memorial Hospital District

Chief Financial Officer (2024-2025)

Managed the administrative and operational activities of the Business Office to ensure smooth and efficient functioning. Supervised Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Accounting departments for effective financial oversight. Transparent communication with the Chief Executive Officer to address and mitigate potential cash flow challenges. Played a key role in creating and implementing standards and methodologies to monitor hospital financial and purchasing operations for stability. Collaborated with the Board of Directors and various committees through Administration to ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. Prepared and recorded general journal entries for both month-end and year-end closings.

Establish and enforce accounting and budgeting policies to promote financial accountability and transparency.

Direct the budgeting process across departments, facilitating the development of departmental budgets and monitoring adherence to these budgets.

Oversee the tracking of expenses and ensure accurate recording and collection of revenue to maintain financial integrity.

Maintain and prepare financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH)

Contract Interim Chief Financial Officer (2024-present)

Under contract with TORCH to provide temporary Chief Financial Officer services to hospitals in need.

Lamb County Hospital dba Lamb Healthcare Center, Littlefield, TX

Chief Executive Officer (2016 – 2023)

Evaluated and improved existing policies, procedures, and work methods through regular and special studies. Implemented work methods and procedures to achieve program objectives. Interpreted and communicated policies of Governing Board to Medical Staff and personnel. Established administrative management organization, including budget and finance, purchase and supply, maintenance, and housekeeping. Submitted reports to Governing Board and Medical Staff on hospital operations and financial status. Led information exchange and service sharing by fostering cooperative relationships with other hospitals. Engaged with community agencies to build hospital programs and enhance voluntary involvement.

Cultivated strong relationships with Medical Staff and employees while successfully guiding the Hospital through challenges of COVID-19.

Secured over $9M in funding by spearheading attestation and application process for COVID grants that utilized to enhance technological infrastructure in lab and radiology departments.

Managed $3M renovation project, expanding the lab, relocating medical records, upgrading operating room flooring, installing a handicapped restroom for patients, and adding four isolation rooms.

Received commendable evaluations from Board of Directors for showcasing dedication and commitment.

Controller/Chief Financial Officer (1997 – 2016)

Oversaw Business Office and administrative functions to ensure operational efficiency. Directed all facets of Payroll Department, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing for efficient financial management. Designed and ensured robust delivery of in-service programs to improve departmental performance and productivity. Enhanced transparent communication with the Chief Executive Officer regarding potential cash flow interruptions. Played vital role in the development of standards and methodologies for monitoring Hospital Financial Purchasing activities for financial stability. Coordinated with Board of Directors and committees through Administration for strategic alignment. Maintained service quality by analyzing quality assurance progress within departments. Built contacts with sales and factory representatives, and insurance contracts to achieve set financial targets. Familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. Prepared and input general journal entries for month end and year end closes.

Successfully secured capital improvement grant enabling hospital to acquire computer software and equipment.

Maintained consistently clean audits annually insuring accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), garnering positive evaluations.

Demonstrated financial acumen by developing budgets for each department and actively participating in additional responsibilities such as insurance proposals, surveys, and questionnaires.

Restructured business office and facilitated smooth IT transitions during computer conversions.

Collaborated with CEO in various applications and surveys, ensuring timely completion.

Additional Experience

Accountant, BEAKLEY, GARRETT, & ASSOC., Lubbock, TX

Education

Master of Science in Administration – Controllership

Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Previously Licensed by the State Board of Barber Examiners

Metro Barber College, Lubbock, TX

Affiliations

Member THIE Think Board

Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospital 27 years

Member HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association)

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