CFO, Physician Practice Management

Susan A. Morgan, C.P.A., C.I.A

** ******** ****** * Hattiesburg, MS 39402 * Telephone: 251-***-**** Cell

Email: *********@*****.***

Education

College of St Francis, Masters of Health Service Administration - December 1997

University of Alabama, Bachelors of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, Accounting Major, 1988

Professional Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Experience

CHS – Wesley Medical Center – Hattiesburg, MS

Interim VP of Physician Practices- October 2009- June 2010

Assistant Chief Financial Officer – January 2008- June 2010

• Managed network of 32 employed physician practices.

• Responsible for both operations and financial management of the physician network.

• Made significant improvements in the financial reporting for the physician network.

• Improved relations between employed physicians and hospital administration.

• Participated in financial management of 211 bed hospital. Responsible for month end close process and financial statement preparation.

• Manage Finance, Health Information Management, Business Office, Materials Management, Case Management, and Information Systems departments.

• Participated in planning and development of Hospital and Physician Practice budget and business plan. Interact with physicians, staff, and community leaders.

• Involved with facility RAC committee and played integral role in Hospital compliance committee.

• Conducted monthly reviews of departmental financial results with department management.

• Functioned as part of hospital’s key management team.

HMA – Gulf Coast Medical Center – Biloxi, MS

Chief Financial Officer – June 2006- January 2008

• Responsible for financial management of 189 bed hospital.

• Responsible for month end close process and financial statement preparation.

• Manage Finance, Health Information Management, Business Office, Materials Management, Case Management, and Information Systems departments.

• Functioned as Hospital Compliance Officer and oversees Hospital Compliance Program.

• Participated in planning and development of Hospital budget and business plan. Interact with physicians, staff, and community leaders.

• Functioned as part of hospital’s key management team.

• Managed all contractual relationships of the hospital.

HMA – Biloxi Regional – Biloxi, MS

Controller – July 2005 – May 2006

• Worked with CFO as part of HMA’s CFO training program.

• Participated in month end close process, hospital compliance program, and budget and business plan preparation.

• Assisted in management of Finance, Health Information Management, Business Office, Materials Management, Case Management, and Information Systems departments.

• Participated in insurance claim preparation and documentation after Hurricane Katrina.

Catholic Healthcare Audit Network

Providence Hospital – Mobile, AL

Auditor - March 1997 thru March 2005

• Prepare Annual Audit Plan in accordance with CHAN Opportunity and Risk Assessment

• Methodology.

• Conduct independent audits according to the Annual Audit Plan and develop appropriate work papers to support audit work performed.

• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to local management for each audit.

• Perform follow-up reviews to determine the status of implementation of accepted recommendations.

• Assist in the annual external audit.

• Prepare interim and annual reports of the results of Audit Services activities.

• Provide advice as requested by management and others in establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls.

• Develop relationships with management and governance that will create favorable reception for and good understanding of the Audit Services function while remaining independent and objective.

• Serve on Corporate Responsibility Committee.

• Perform Compliance related special projects and audits.

Providence Hospital - Mobile, AL

Financial Analyst - May 1993 thru March 1997

• Prepare monthly and biweekly productivity analysis.

• Perform accounting functions for hospital subsidiaries.

• Prepare and monitor budgets for these same entities.

• Assisted in the implementation of new computer systems.

• Assisted in the development of a Women’s and Children's Services Business Plan.

• Perform special projects as needed.

• Trained two new accountants in general ledger and fixed asset accounting procedures.

Providence Hospital- Mobile, AL

Staff Accountant - June 1991 thru May 1993

• Perform accounting functions for hospital, including financial statement preparation.

• Reconcile and maintain General Ledger and Fixed Asset Records.

• Performed cash reconciliations. Prepared 990 income tax returns.

• Assisted in year-end audits.

• Assisted in the implementation of several new computer systems.

Springhill Memorial Hospital - Mobile, AL

Senior Accountant - December 1990 thru May 1991

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation - Birmingham, AL

Staff Accountant - February 1989 - December 1990

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Healthcare Financial Management Association

Rotary Club of Hattiesburg

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