Chief learning officer Jobs in Lakeland, FL

Job Description

Job Description

About Watson Clinic

Watson Clinic strives to be your home for quality medical care. Watson Clinic is located in Lakeland, Florida which is about 45 minutes east of Tampa. Since 1941, Watson Clinic’s worked to create a healthcare experience that’s completely centered around patients - offering the area’s largest team of experts across a diverse range of specialties that serve all of the patient’s physical, emotional and behavioral care needs.

With a total staff of more than 2200 team members, over 350 physicians and providers, 40 diverse medical and surgical specialties and 20 state-of-the-art locations welcoming well over a million outpatient visits every year, Watson Clinic remains well equipped to treat any ailment you are likely to experience in your lifetime. Their reputation remains far-reaching and nationally respected.

General Summary of Duties

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides executive leadership and direction for all financial operations of Watson Clinic, a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical practice headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. ​​​​​​ This is an in-person / on-site role.  The CFO is responsible for ensuring the sound financial management of the organization through oversight of accounting, finance, budgeting, capital planning, revenue cycle operations, and management information systems related to financial performance. The CFO serves as a key strategic advisor to the CEO, Physician Board of Directors, and senior administrative leadership, providing financial insight to support strategic planning, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Clinic activities, program planning, organization, staffing, and procedures for assigned operational departments (Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and related Finance functions).
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of the Clinic’s consolidated financial statements, operating budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Develop and present financial models supporting new or modified programs, physician recruitment, service-line expansions, and facility or equipment acquisitions.
• Manage capital expenditures for facility expansion, practice acquisitions, and major equipment purchases; maintain relationships with banking and financial institutions to support these transactions.
• Monitor and manage the Clinic’s cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to maintain financial stability and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate allocation and distribution of income to physician partners in accordance with established compensation arrangements.
• Oversee revenue cycle operations to optimize charge capture, billing, collections, and payor relationships.
• Review Clinic operations to identify opportunities for cost containment, efficiency improvement, and resource optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate insurance coverage levels for the Clinic’s liability, property, and general risk management programs.
• Serve as a staff resource to the CEO, Physician Board, and administrative committees; present financial results, forecasts, and strategic analyses as requested.
• Function as an administrative liaison to the Finance, Audit, and Profit Sharing Committees, ensuring recommendations are implemented in compliance with legal and policy requirements.
• Coordinate external audit activities and tax compliance for Watson Clinic and affiliated entities, ensuring timely submission of all required filings.
• Prepare annual capital and operating budget projections for executive and board review.
• Maintain awareness of evolving healthcare reimbursement models, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements impacting physician practices.
• Lead, develop, and mentor finance leadership team members (Controller, Director of Provider Financials, & Director of Patient Financial Services)
• Promote collaboration and open communication within the administrative team and across departments, fostering a high-performance culture that aligns with Watson Clinic’s mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer as necessary for the sound financial operation of the Clinic.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Supervisory Responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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