Chief Financial Officer

The Opportunity

Ozarks Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide visionary financial leadership for its growing, community-focused health system. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization deeply rooted in the region it serves, and to help guide Ozarks Healthcare through continued growth, innovation, and transformation in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

The Position

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the activity in the Accounting Department (Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and other departments as assigned). Oversees and verifies accounting transactions in these departments (revenue and expense; variances, benchmarks, and statistics). Responsible for preparation of annual budget, regulatory reports, monthly and annual financial reports, and benchmarking reports. Reports Financial health of the organization to the other members of Senior Leadership, as well as the designated member of Finance to the Board of Directors.

The Ideal Candidate

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or accounting required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Finance / Accounting Leadership required.
• Minimum 5+ years at a CFO or VP level required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience within a community-based health care independent environment with high governmental payer mix and / or track record of managing successfully in a financially stressed environment is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with healthcare revenue cycle principles and functions.
• Brings a contemporary, enterprise-wide perspective to financial function with strong business acumen and strategic vision.
• Aligns financial strategy with the organization’s mission, vision, and values while turning strategy into actionable plans.
• Serves as a credible, articulate voice across the health system; communicates complex financial issues clearly at all levels, including the Board.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment, earning trust when making difficult decisions.
• Proven ability to drive results through strong organizational skills, effective partnerships, and customer service focus.
• Established track record of success in advancing financial health and organizational performance.

The Organization

Ozarks Healthcare is a $170M net revenue, comprehensive health system based in West Plains, Missouri, delivering top-quality, compassionate medical care when it matters most. Ozarks Healthcare is an independent system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, family medicine and specialty clinics, along with pharmacies, complete rehabilitation, and home care services. Ozarks is a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1,300 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas.

The health system offers a wide range of services, including women's health, heart care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and cancer care. Additionally, Ozarks Healthcare provides community resources, patient financial services, and a nurse residency program to support both patients and healthcare professionals. The system also has strong physician engagement with Information technology, fostering collaboration that enhances clinical innovation, and has received national recognition.

The Location

Tucked in the Ozark Mountains, near pristine wilderness areas and spring-fed streams, the City of West Plains attracts nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching for a small-town feel with big-city conveniences.

As the largest city within 100 miles in Missouri, West Plains provides the most options for lodging, dining, outfitting, and other services. It’s been this way since 1883 when the railroad came to West Plains, establishing the town as the regional hub of trade and commerce. Now thousands of people enjoy great schools, quality healthcare, higher education, and a progressive spirit of entrepreneurship made possible by forward-thinking civic leaders.

More information can be found at :

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Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to :

Richard Heishman

richard.heishman@amnhealthcare.com

About B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.

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