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Lynda Kirker

Lynda Kirker, CPA


Chief Financial Officer



Professional Overview
Lynda Kirker is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving financial strategy and operational excellence in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Flagler Hospital, Inc., she is responsible for overseeing all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and regulatory compliance. Lynda's expertise in financial analysis, process optimization, and strategic decision-making has been instrumental in enhancing the hospital's financial performance and positioning it for long-term success.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Flagler Hospital, Inc., Lynda is responsible for leading the organization's financial operations and strategies. In this role, she has:
  • Implemented robust budgeting and forecasting processes, resulting in a 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy

  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial management system, streamlining reporting and analytics capabilities

  • Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to identify and execute cost-saving initiatives, achieving a 12% reduction in operating expenses

  • Played a key role in securing $25 million in capital funding for facility upgrades and technology investments

  • Ensured the hospital's financial compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining a clean audit record


Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Lynda served as the Director of Finance at a regional healthcare network, where she led financial planning, analysis, and reporting for a multi-hospital system. In this position, she implemented performance management strategies that improved operating margins by 8% over a three-year period. Lynda began her career as a Senior Accountant at a Big Four accounting firm, where she gained valuable experience in financial auditing and compliance.

Academic Background
Lynda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Florida, where she graduated cum laude. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and maintains memberships with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise
  • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Financial reporting and analysis

  • Treasury management and capital financing

  • Financial process optimization and automation

  • Healthcare financial compliance and regulations

  • Strategic decision-making and business partnering


Professional Impact
Lynda's leadership and strategic financial expertise have been instrumental in Flagler Hospital's financial performance and growth. Under her guidance, the organization has achieved:
  • 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy

  • 12% reduction in operating expenses

  • $25 million in capital funding for facility upgrades and technology investments

  • Consistently clean audit records and compliance with healthcare regulations


Conclusion
Lynda Kirker is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and strategic initiatives in the healthcare industry. Her expertise in financial management, process optimization, and regulatory compliance has been instrumental in enhancing Flagler Hospital's financial performance and positioning the organization for long-term growth and sustainability.