Spencer Hospital, located in Spencer, Iowa, seeks a strategic and operationally minded finance executive to serve as its next Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (VP). This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished VP to join a high-quality, financially stable, independent hospital that has been deeply rooted in its community for more than 100 years.
Spencer Hospital is a 49-bed municipal hospital, with an eight-bed ICU, an 14-bed inpatient behavioral health department, and approximately $129 million in total annual net revenue. It is the primary hospital serving the health care needs of Clay County and eight surrounding counties. Spencer Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals for ten consecutive years (and top 20 three of those years)- the only Iowa hospital to achieve this distinction since the award was created – and is accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality.
Reporting directly to the President, the VP is responsible for all financial and fiscal management elements of hospital operations. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial executive with strong business acumen, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and proven success in strategic financial leadership roles for a multifaceted organization. The VP will be a business partner who can assess the financial implications of new and existing opportunities and also be willing to dig into the details and collaborate with others, inside and outside the organization, to achieve organizational goals. Strong communication and relationship skills are essential.
The VP will reside in the region and will be warmly welcomed by the organization and the broader community. Spencer is a thriving, family-friendly community that offers affordable living, excellent schools, historic downtown amenities, and numerous recreational opportunities. The region is home to the “Iowa Great Lakes”, which include East and West Lake Okoboji, Big Spirit Lake and other bodies of water that draw vacationers, boaters, and anglers from far and wide. Iowa has several state parks located around the Great Lakes region offering diverse amenities for visitors to enjoy.
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