Chief Financial Officer

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility. With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults. We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore. When you join our team, you can expect:

• 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
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teledoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

As a Chief Financial Officer, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by supporting 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.

What will I do as a CFO?

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO position has full-scope responsibility for all aspects of the financial function of Keswick and its affiliated entities, including the Keswick Foundation, in the realms of accounting, budgeting, financing strategies and structures, risk management, compliance, cash management, managed care contracting, finance business modeling, mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other financial matters as directed by the CEO.

• 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, prepare the appropriate monthly and quarterly reports, and proactively provide supplemental analysis to inform decision-making.
• Work with the Keswick Foundation Board in alignment with investment and spending policies.
• Develop financial model, structure, and strategy for business ventures and partnerships.
• Counsel the CEO and the boards/committees on financial implications of major strategic initiatives, merger/acquisition and capital market initiatives, if
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and system security through assessments, testing, and gap analyses while developing policies to carry out and correct any findings. Lead the HIPAA Task Force.
• 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 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
• Ensure that Keswick is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley and various healthcare regulatory requirements and regulations, including COMAR and CMS.
• For the multi-year capital project, maintain direct responsibilities and relationships with internal and external partners.

What is required in this position?

• 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 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.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tina Engert at tengert@eklegoworkforce.com

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.