Autumn Clouse

Director of Finance

Professional Overview
Autumn Clouse is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving financial strategy and operational excellence in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at Holly Hall Retirement Community, she oversees all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring the financial stability and growth of the organization.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Holly Hall Retirement Community since 2019, Autumn is responsible for managing the organization's $25 million annual budget and leading a team of 12 finance professionals. She has played a crucial role in streamlining financial processes, implementing data-driven decision-making, and improving overall financial performance, resulting in a 12% increase in net operating income over the past two years.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Autumn served as the Chief Financial Officer at Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire, where she spearheaded the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that improved financial reporting and operational efficiency. Before that, she held progressive finance leadership positions at The Menninger Clinic, Tomball Regional Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Health, contributing to the financial stability and growth of these healthcare organizations.

Academic Background
Autumn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Texas.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budget development and management

• Revenue cycle management

• Regulatory compliance and reporting

• Strategic financial decision-making

• Team leadership and mentorship

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire, Autumn played a key role in the organization's successful $15 million expansion project, securing financing and overseeing the financial integration of the new facility. Additionally, she has been an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), contributing to industry-wide initiatives and sharing her expertise through conference presentations and publications.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience and proven track record of driving financial excellence in the healthcare sector, Autumn Clouse is a strategic and results-oriented finance leader. Her commitment to continuous improvement and her ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals make her a valuable asset to Holly Hall Retirement Community and the broader healthcare industry.