Danielle Heying, CPA

Director of Finance at Sanford Health

Professional Overview
Danielle Heying is an accomplished finance leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial management and operational excellence. As the Director of Finance at Sanford Health, she oversees all aspects of the organization's financial operations, playing a pivotal role in achieving its financial objectives and supporting its growth initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Sanford Health, Danielle is responsible for leading a team of financial professionals in the development and implementation of comprehensive financial strategies. She oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, ensuring data-driven decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards. Under her leadership, Sanford Health has achieved significant cost savings and improved overall financial performance, contributing to the organization's ability to continue providing high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Danielle held progressive finance positions at various healthcare organizations, including serving as the Senior Financial Analyst at Avera Health and the Financial Controller at Fairview Health Services. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong ability to drive process improvements, optimize resource allocation, and enhance financial controls, earning her a reputation as a strategic financial partner within the healthcare industry.

Academic Background
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Dakota, where she graduated with honors. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional coursework in healthcare finance and strategic management, further enhancing her expertise in the field.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Healthcare finance and operations

• Strategic decision-making

• Team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Sanford Health, Danielle has spearheaded several initiatives that have had a significant impact on the organization's financial performance. She led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which streamlined financial processes and improved data accuracy, resulting in a 15% reduction in audit costs. Additionally, she developed a strategic cost-savings program that generated over $3 million in annual savings, enabling the organization to reinvest resources into critical healthcare services.

Conclusion
With her exceptional financial acumen, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Danielle Heying is poised to continue making a lasting impact on Sanford Health and the broader healthcare industry. As she progresses in her career, she remains committed to leveraging her expertise to support the organization's financial stability and growth, while contributing to the advancement of the healthcare sector.