Misti Ryan, CPA

Director of Finance

Professional Overview
Misti Ryan is a seasoned finance professional with over 12 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at Ascension, she oversees all financial operations and strategic planning for the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and driving long-term growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Ascension, Misti is responsible for leading a team of financial analysts and controllers to optimize the company's financial performance. She oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information to support key business decisions. Under her leadership, Ascension has achieved a 10% increase in net revenue and a 15% reduction in operational expenses over the past two years.

Career Progression
Misti's career in healthcare finance began at St. John Health System, where she held progressive roles, including Financial Analyst, Corporate Director of Revenue Cycle Financial Analysis, and Senior Reimbursement Analyst. In these positions, she demonstrated a strong aptitude for data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, which contributed to significant cost savings and revenue cycle enhancements.

Prior to joining Ascension, Misti served as the Manager of Net Revenue at Ascension, where she led a team responsible for optimizing the organization's reimbursement strategies and identifying new revenue streams.

Academic Background
Misti holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Tulsa and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She has also completed several executive leadership programs, further strengthening her strategic decision-making and people management skills.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Revenue cycle management

• Reimbursement optimization

• Process improvement and automation

• Cross-functional team leadership

• Strategic decision-making

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Misti has played a pivotal role in driving financial transformation within the healthcare industry. Her expertise in revenue cycle management has enabled her to identify and implement innovative solutions that have resulted in significant cost savings and revenue growth for her employers.

As the Director of Finance at Ascension, Misti continues to make a lasting impact, fostering a culture of financial discipline and strategic thinking that has contributed to the organization's success.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strong technical skills, and proven leadership abilities, Misti Ryan is a valuable asset to the healthcare finance industry. Her commitment to driving financial excellence and her ability to translate complex data into actionable insights make her an ideal candidate for senior-level finance roles within the healthcare sector.