Serena Rio
Director of Finance Division Svs, AdventHealth West Florida
Professional Overview
Serena Rio is an accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of experience leading strategic financial operations and shared services initiatives. As the Director of Finance Division Svs at AdventHealth West Florida, she oversees a team responsible for critical finance functions across the organization. Rio's expertise spans payroll management, disbursements, and financial reporting, enabling her to drive operational efficiency and financial performance.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Finance Division Svs at AdventHealth West Florida, Rio is responsible for managing a team of 25+ finance professionals. She oversees the organization's payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions, implementing process improvements that have reduced invoice processing times by 20% and enhanced data accuracy. Rio also serves as a strategic business partner, collaborating with department leaders to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Rio held several progressive finance positions within the AdventHealth system. As Shared Services Manager, she led the consolidation of finance and accounting functions across multiple facilities, resulting in a 15% reduction in operating costs. As Disbursements Manager and Payroll Supervisor at Florida Hospital Tampa, she streamlined workflows and implemented data analytics tools to improve the timeliness and reliability of financial reporting.
Earlier in her career, Rio gained valuable experience as a Payroll Specialist at Ceridian and a Global Payroll Specialist at Granite Services, where she developed expertise in payroll processing and international compliance.
Academic Background
Rio holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Florida, where she graduated cum laude. She is a certified public accountant (CPA) and maintains memberships with the American Institute of CPAs and the Florida Institute of CPAs.
Areas of Expertise
- Payroll management and compliance
- Accounts payable and disbursements optimization
- Financial reporting and data analysis
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
- Strategic financial planning and budgeting
- Cross-functional collaboration and change management
Professional Impact
Under Rio's leadership, the Finance Division Svs team at AdventHealth West Florida has achieved several notable successes, including:
- Implemented a new payroll system that improved employee satisfaction and reduced processing errors by 12%
- Developed a comprehensive financial dashboard that provides real-time visibility into key performance indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Spearheaded a initiative to centralize vendor management, resulting in a 8% reduction in procurement costs
Rio's commitment to excellence and her ability to drive measurable results have positioned her as a highly respected finance leader within the AdventHealth system and the broader healthcare industry.
