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Responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting, strategically managing accounting and financial products, and overseeing the Information Technology activities. Provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts.

• Partnered with two hospice leaders to create two new hospice organizations and provide the highest quality of care in our market area for 200 patients and $14M in Net Revenue.• Owned and delivered a 5-year strategic plan, including new target areas which have come to fruition.• Achieved strong Accounts Receivable collections at 35 days.• Improved documentation for all disciplines to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance regulations and requirements.• Supervised office staff of 7.5 full time equivalents.• Maintained strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Conducted monthly and annual closes, reconciliation and statement production.• Developed joint business planning, sales analytics, payroll, compliance and vendor management processes.• Provided management with weekly, monthly, yearly financial reports of status and progress.• Negotiated contracts with insurance payors and vendors to meet financial benchmarks.• Selected and implemented new electronic medical record/ billing software.• Maintained company liquidity by obtaining lines of credit at maximum levels to manage risk.• Recommended and /or directed policies and guidelines on banking, receipt and disbursement of funds, purchasing strategies, credit, fiscal and accounting matters.• Coordinated annual general liability, workers comp benefits and insurance renewal with broker.• Created a culture of safety and compliance through policies, procedures, training and quarterly reporting of key metrics.

• Partnered with two hospice leaders to create two new hospice organizations and provide the highest quality of care in our market area for 200 patients and $14M in Net Revenue.• Owned and delivered a 5-year strategic plan, including new target areas which have come to fruition.• Achieved strong Accounts Receivable collections at 35 days.• Improved documentation for all disciplines to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance regulations and requirements.• Supervised office staff of 7.5 full time equivalents.• Maintained strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Conducted monthly and annual closes, reconciliation and statement production.• Developed joint business planning, sales analytics, payroll, compliance and vendor management processes.• Provided management with weekly, monthly, yearly financial reports of status and progress.• Negotiated contracts with insurance payors and vendors to meet financial benchmarks.• Selected and implemented new electronic medical record/ billing software.• Maintained company liquidity by obtaining lines of credit at maximum levels to manage risk.• Recommended and /or directed policies and guidelines on banking, receipt and disbursement of funds, purchasing strategies, credit, fiscal and accounting matters.• Coordinated annual general liability, workers comp benefits and insurance renewal with broker.• Created a culture of safety and compliance through policies, procedures, training and quarterly reporting of key metrics.