The Organization
The Guthrie Clinic is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system designed to offer patients a full spectrum of health services incorporating primary care, complex specialty care, behavioral health services, surgical services, inpatient care, durable medical equipment services, home care, long-term care, and palliative care. Its integrated approach creates a better experience for patients and is working to decrease the cost of the delivery of health care.
Spanning 11,000 square miles & employing over 10,000 employee caregivers across Pennsylvania & upstate New York, Guthrie boasts 6 hospital campuses, 2 skilled nursing facilities, 1 personal care home, & over 75 clinical sites.
Guthrie’s hospitals include:
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Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (longstanding Level I Trauma Center, tertiary care teaching hospital; Primary Stroke Center; ranked as a U.S. News & World Report top hospital in Pennsylvania).
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Guthrie Corning Hospital (Provisional Level III trauma center; 65-bed hospital and regional cancer center; Primary Stroke Center; nationally recognized for treatment of respiratory conditions).
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Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (acute care facility with attached cancer center; behavioral health unit and residential care facility; Primary Stroke Center).
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Guthrie Troy Community Hospital (critical access hospital; Level IV Trauma Center; nationally recognized for emergency care).
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Towanda Campus (acute care satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer hospital with a skilled nursing unit, personal care home, acute rehab unit and med/surg unit).
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Guthrie Lourdes Hospital (acute care hospital in Binghamton, NY, acquired in 2024; ranked number 1 in state for surgical care).
Guthrie is also the home of one of the longest established group practices in the country, Guthrie Medical Group, with close to 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers that serve more than 1.5 million patients across 29 communities annually. Additionally, The Donald Guthrie Foundation, originally established in 1942 by Dr. Guthrie, focuses on clinical research, LEAP testing service, and the Institutional Review Board.
The Medical Education Department at Guthrie / Robert Packer Hospital offers a robust array of residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, General Surgery, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, and Anesthesiology, along with fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary / Critical Care Medicine. Medical students from affiliated schools receive clinical training on site.
The department also provides Continuing Medical Education, hosts weekly Grand Rounds, and supports the Guthrie Scholars Program, which offers early medical school acceptance to outstanding local students. In partnership with Mansfield University, additional programs include Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Science.
With a strong sense of responsibility and pride to transform care in the growing geography of communities they service, Guthrie is a mission, vision, and values-focused organization that has many important accomplishments they continue to build upon.
Mission
Guthrie works with the communities it serves to help each person attain optimal, life-long health and well-being, by providing integrated, clinically advanced services that prevent, diagnose and treat disease, within an environment of compassion, learning and discovery.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission
Guthrie’s mission of helping everyone in its communities attain optimal, life-long health and well-being guides the organization to ensure an environment that respects and values diversity by providing equitable treatment to all who work, learn, and receive care at Guthrie. As the cultural landscape of the communities it serves continues to evolve, Guthrie has rededicated itself to increasing these efforts.
Vision
Improving Health through Clinical Excellence and Compassion; Every Patient. Every Time.
Values
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Patient-Centeredness
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Teamwork
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Excellence
About Sayre, Pennsylvania
Sayre is located in a river valley in the Allegheny Plateau, along with Athens, Pennsylvania, South Waverly, Pennsylvania, and Waverly, New York. Together, these small towns make up the greater area known as the Penn-York Valley ("the Valley"). Originally established to expand the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Sayre now offers an idyllic rural setting in the Endless Mountain region of Pennsylvania with plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, as well as a vibrant downtown area with local restaurants and shops, and a friendly community with excellent schools. Sayre is within close proximity to the Finger Lakes region of New York and other charming towns such as Corning, New York, Elmira, New York, Binghamton, New York, and Ithaca, New York. It’s also just a few hours from New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
The Opportunity
The Guthrie Clinic, headquartered in Sayre, Pennsylvania, is a not-for-profit, regional healthcare provider of inpatient, outpatient, durable medical equipment services, home care, long-term care, and palliative care across Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Joining The Guthrie Clinic as the system Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and results-oriented financial executive to join a growing, exceptional system of care. The ideal candidate will bring forward expansive knowledge of healthcare finance, a strategic growth mindset, proven leadership skills, and a patient centered focus.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, The Guthrie Clinic Chief Financial Officer is responsible for effective participation and oversight in the strategic and financial planning and general direction of the $2B Guthrie system. The CFO is also responsible for the overall leadership and direction for the financial strategy and financial operations of The Guthrie Clinic including:
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Provide overall leadership and direction for the financial strategy of The Guthrie Clinic and all subsidiary and affiliated companies ensuring that adequate capital resources are available to meet current and future needs of the system.
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Responsible for reporting the financial performance of The Guthrie Clinic to the Guthrie Clinic Board, Physician Management Council, The Guthrie Clinic Finance Committee, The Guthrie Clinic Audit Committee and Guthrie’s management team.
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Responsible for the preparation and oversight of the annual capital and operating budgets of The Guthrie Clinic and entities as well as periodic mid‐year forecasts and projections.
- Responsible for the development and execution of multi‐year financial plans in conjunction with Strategic plan updates
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Responsible for all treasury functions including the overall investment program, cash management and debt issuance/debt compliance matters including quarterly reporting to the Investment sub‐committee of The Guthrie Clinic
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Responsible for establishing and maintaining a sound system of internal controls to protect the assets of The Guthrie Clinic and assure fair and accurate financial reporting
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Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with lending institutions, investment bankers, investment consultants, investment managers, rating agencies, insurance brokers and carriers, industry advocacy groups, health insurance payers and external auditors.
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Provides administrative oversight and coordination for The Guthrie Clinic risk financing activities including insurance coverage and contracting for all coverage types such as D&O, professional liability, general liability, property, worker compensation.
- Responsible for the oversight of all third party payer contracting. Provide oversight for all revenue cycle activities and functions for the operating entities
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Responsible for periodic and annual regulatory reporting of financial matters related to cost reports, tax returns etc.
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Seeks opportunities to incorporate more automation and standardization into work processes. Promotes a technology-driven organization.
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Direct reports include the SVP Finance, SVP Supply Chain, VP Revenue Cycle, VP Managed Care, AVP Treasurer and the Sr. Director Insurance.
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Lead and mentor direct team and foster a culture of development and succession within the organization.
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Performs other duties, as assigned.
Experience and Professional Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with strong strategic skills, exceptional communication skills, and a record of fostering transparent, positive relationships with clinicians, leaders, teams, and board members. Candidates should have the vision and drive to lead the organization in its continued quest to be a best-in-class workplace. The ideal candidate will have the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:
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A minimum of 10 years demonstrated progressive leadership and/or management experience in senior healthcare related finance position.
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance required. MBA degree and/or CPA required.
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Managed care negotiation and contracting experience with the ability to develop financial models in support of various types of contracts. Experience maintaining a thorough working knowledge of federal, state, and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies.
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Experience in evaluating new business opportunities including acquisition and development.
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A forward-thinking executive with the ability to strategically guide the organization in financial matters, help the organization meet new challenges and capitalize on new opportunities, including innovative partnerships and new lines of business.
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Strategic thinker, thought leader, and brand ambassador who is articulate and has an engaging personality.
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Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build connections/ coalitions across multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders.
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Possess technical and professional accounting skills, ability to develop financial and other operational systems to accurately control the organization’s activities.
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Must be a flexible, adaptable, and proactive leader with the ability to manage the evolving healthcare laws and regulations. Keeps up with trends and responds by helping the system meet consumers on their terms, increasing profitability or funding.
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Experience leading finance, accounting, budgeting, managed care contracting, revenue cycle, internal audit, accounts payable, treasury, and revenue integrity.
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Approaches work with a mission-driven perspective, demonstrating a commitment to leading and advancing the system in alignment with the mission, vision, and values.
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Culture-oriented and demonstrates an ability to foster a transparent, inclusive, psychologically safe, accountable, collaborative, and values-driven environment.
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Strong advocate for their colleagues, the organization, and its needs.
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Strong business sense and acumen, including an ability to understand business situations, make sound and thoughtful decisions, and drive successful outcomes for the organization.
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Excellent analytical skills and data-driven approach.
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
