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Audra Hoffmann

Professional Summary



Professional Overview


Audra Hoffmann is an accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Froedtert Health, she oversees the organization's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, playing a critical role in strategic decision-making and driving operational efficiency.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Froedtert Health since 2021, Audra is responsible for leading a team of financial analysts in developing comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial reports that support the organization's long-term strategic goals. She works closely with senior leadership to provide data-driven insights and recommendations, enabling informed decision-making and optimizing financial performance.

Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Audra held several leadership positions within the Froedtert Health and Agnesian HealthCare organizations, including Director of Credit and Capital Management and Director of Finance. In these roles, she demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial process improvements, implementing cost-saving measures, and enhancing financial reporting to support organizational growth and profitability.

Audra's earlier career experience includes roles as an Auditor at Huberty, Associate Professor at UW Colleges, and Accountant and Financial Analyst at Agnesian HealthCare and Mercury Marine. This diverse background has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of financial management, accounting, and data analysis, which she leverages to deliver strategic and operational value to her current organization.

Academic Background


Audra holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she graduated with distinction. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and maintains memberships in professional organizations such as the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise


  • Financial planning and analysis

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Financial reporting and data visualization

  • Cost management and process optimization

  • Strategic financial decision-making

  • Leadership and team management


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Audra has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving financial excellence and supporting the strategic objectives of the healthcare organizations she has served. Her contributions have included:

  • Implementing a new financial planning and analysis software solution that improved budgeting accuracy and enhanced data-driven decision-making at Froedtert Health.

  • Spearheading a project to streamline the credit and collections process at Froedtert Health, resulting in a 12% reduction in accounts receivable days.

  • Delivering insightful financial analyses and recommendations that informed major capital investment decisions and supported organizational growth at Agnesian HealthCare.


Conclusion


With her extensive experience in the healthcare finance and accounting sector, Audra Hoffmann has established herself as a respected leader and strategic partner within the industry. Her proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and process optimization, combined with her collaborative approach and commitment to driving organizational success, make her a valuable asset to the Froedtert Health team.