Billings Clinic – Network Financial Executive (CFO)

job description

Eide Bailly Executive Search is partnering with Billings Clinic to recruit a strategic Network Financial Executive (CFO) for their Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Network. This is a premier leadership opportunity to oversee financial operations for Montana’s largest independent health system, driving growth and stability across a vast regional healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities:

The position consults with and coordinates the Financial Services delivered to the Affiliates and is responsible to contribute to the growth and profitability of affiliate hospitals by professionally consulting with or managing their financial services and activities. Participates in strategic planning in conjunction with the affiliate hospital CEO, Board of Directors, and other members of the Regional Network Team. Responsibilities include interacting and consulting with auditors, federal and state agencies on cost reports/audits, and business office staff to support the preparation of annual financial and capital budgets, related charge entry and patient billing related to revenue cycle and management of account receivables. Position consults, evaluates, and recommends accounting policies/procedures and internal controls, cost reports and tax returns, vendor contracts/payments, capital purchases supply chain management, obtaining bank loans, charge master reviews and coding reviews. Position consults and recommends information system’s functionality, develops proformas for new services and ensures compliance with HIPAA and CMS, etc.

About the Role

Reporting to the System CFO and VP of Regional Operations, you will provide executive financial guidance for management contracts within the regional network. You will serve as a vital consultant to affiliate CEOs and Boards, ensuring that hospital financial services—from revenue cycle management to capital planning—remain compliant, profitable, and aligned with the system’s long-term strategic vision.