Chief Financial Officer - Eklego

Eklego is proud to be leading the Chief Financial Officer search for Keswick in Baltimore, MD!

Founded in 1883, Keswick Multi-Care Center, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit aging services organizations in Maryland. Keswick exists to improve the experience of aging, together with our community! Extensive community health offerings include the Wise & Well Center for Healthy Living adjacent to the Multi-Care Center's short-stay and long-term care on a 7-acre campus in Baltimore City.

What will I do in my role as CFO?

Keswick's next CFO will support the organization at a time of great investment, partnership and growth! This includes leadership of a current multi-year transformational capital project benefiting those on campus and living in the larger community; a PACE joint venture (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) to serve West Baltimore; and active explorations for further growth with other mission-aligned organizations. In all, the CFO will partner with the CEO in maximizing the impact of Keswick's resources to improve the experience of aging, together.

Responsibilities:

• Provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process and prepare for approval by the CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Assess and analyze organizational performance against both the annual budget and Keswick's long-term strategy, preparing the appropriate monthly and quarterly reports with supplemental analysis to inform decision-making.
• Work directly with the Keswick Foundation Board. This includes assuring adequate cash balances through investment adjustments.
• Develop the financial structure and strategy for acquisitions, mergers, and other business ventures, partnerships and
• Counsel the CEO and the boards/committees on the financial implications of all major strategic initiatives, including corporate development, merger/acquisition and capital market initiatives, if
• Serve as a member of executive leadership team, participating in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives and
• Represent Keswick to financial partners, financial institutions, public officials, auditors, and other related institutions and handle banking and investment transactions
• Manage Keswick's insurance program, including the Professional and General Liability self-insurance group and self-funded workers' compensation group as well as employee health and other supplemental
• Risk management functions include attorney and self-insurance consultant interface for all General and Professional Liability claims.
• Oversee Keswick's employee retirement plans, including administration, compliance and funding.
• Oversee all financial statement and retirement plan annual audits and proper filing of all city, state and federal tax returns and cost reports. Plan and oversee periodic audits of specific functions, including billing, payroll and cash
• Negotiates contractual arrangements with service providers in collaboration with operations leaders.
• Collaborates with an external resource to network and negotiate managed care agreements.
• Maintain leadership of the finance, facilities and information technology functions.
• For the multi-year capital project, maintain direct responsibilities and relationships with internal and external partners.

Qualifications:

To be successful in the CFO position, the incumbent will need to have the following expertise and experience:

• Three to five years of full-scope financial leadership experience in a healthcare
• In-depth knowledge of the dynamics of post-acute and long-term care organizations; understanding of business drivers and their operating impacts on the financial statements.
• Master's degree in business required. Certified Public Accounting designation preferred.
• Operates with a sense of urgency to drive the best use of Keswick resources in partnership with the CEO, the boards and senior leadership.
• Hands-on experience with corporate development initiatives, including analysis and
• Strong knowledge of internal control and risk assessment.
• Experience with major strategic initiatives, i.e. affiliations and acquisitions.
• Hands-on experience with GAAP and financial reporting, the treasury function, external/internal audit management, balance sheet/financial forecasting and analysis, and expense
• Expert knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and ensuring that Keswick is compliant with all provisions of that act.

Benefits:

• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits (optional supplemental life insurance)
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

Why Choose Eklego?

As a professional in your field, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.