Finance Supervisor, Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the best patient and client care. We are looking for collaborative and compassionate people to join our growing team. Role Summary: The Finance Supervisor will support the financial health of the veterinary hospital by supervising accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), financial reporting, and strategic planning. This role involves collaborating with department heads on budgeting and forecasting while ensuring effective financial operations. The Finance Supervisor will also assist hospital leadership in making data-driven decisions, troubleshoot financial issues, and contribute to growth initiatives. Reporting to the Hospital Services Manager, the Finance Supervisor ensures timely and accurate financial management to support the hospital's overall success. Responsibilities:

• Supervise the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring timely billing, collections, and payment processing.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, analyzing hospital revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
    • Assist in the creation and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support the hospital's strategic goals.
      • Analyze key financial metrics and trends, providing actionable insights to hospital leadership.
        • Collaborate with the Hospital Services Manager to troubleshoot and resolve financial issues, including discrepancies in AR/AP and other financial areas.
          • Participate in strategic financial planning, working closely with hospital leadership to ensure growth targets are met.
            • Conduct variance analyses and provide recommendations to improve hospital profitability and financial efficiency.
              • Oversee financial tracking for capital expenditures and operating expenses, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
                • Monitor and manage hospital cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds for operations and growth.
                  • Serve as a liaison for external auditors and finance consultants when necessary.
                    • Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from leadership for new projects, initiatives, or operational improvements.
                      • Assist in optimizing hospital financial processes, including improvements to AR/AP operations and overall financial controls.
                        • Other duties as assigned by the Hospital Services Manager. Knowledge and Skills:
                          • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
                            • Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
                              • Experience with AR/AP processes and a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
                                • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts.
                                  • Ability to manage multiple financial projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
                                    • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
                                      • Knowledge of veterinary or healthcare financial operations is preferred but not required.
                                        • Ability to work effectively with hospital leadership and department heads to address financial issues and drive financial performance. Computer Skills:
                                          • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (advanced level for financial modeling and data analysis).
                                            • Experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and veterinary or healthcare management systems is a plus.
                                              • Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, etc.) is beneficial. Physical Requirements:
                                                • May require some light lifting of financial files or supplies up to 20 lbs.
                                                  • Flexibility to attend meetings outside regular working hours if necessary to align with hospital leadership schedules. Education:
                                                    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
                                                      • Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Finance) or relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) are a plus but not mandatory. Experience:
                                                        • 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
                                                          • Experience managing AR/AP functions.
                                                            • Experience in the veterinary or healthcare sector is preferred but not required. Compensation:
                                                              • $30.00-35.00 per hour Benefits:
                                                                • Medical, Dental and Vision
                                                                  • 401k
                                                                    • Paid Time Off (accrual starts on your first day)
                                                                      • Generous Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
                                                                        • Competitive Wages
                                                                          • Uniform Allowance
                                                                            • Employee Pet Discounts
                                                                              • Continuing Education Allowance and VetBloom membership
                                                                                • Promoting wellness and self-care, including on-site veterinary social work team, employee assistance program (EAP), and opportunities to attend technician retreats
                                                                                  Why Summit:
                                                                                  Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  Our culture is all about collaboration, and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support). We strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout and helping you live your best life!
                                                                                  
                                                                                  We have grown steadily in our 13-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart. We need talented folks like you and your friends (don't worry---we have PLENTY of room to fit in more folks like you) to help us keep growing, thriving, and delivering the absolute best in patient and client care.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  About Ethos:
                                                                                  Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
                                                                                  
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