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Blaine Brint

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 15 years of experience as an accomplished CFO. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the healthcare industry.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President & Chief Financial Officer

3414 Associates
05.2017 - Current

As President & CFO, I'm serving as a founding employee of this sister healthcare consultative / advisory organization that specializes in providing operational, clinical, and financial expertise to companies in the long-term care, hospice, and specialty health benefits sectors. I serve the same CEO who founded Aria Health Group (noted below in my work history) and under whom I served at Health Services Management Group.


  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
  • Directed change management initiatives that aligned employees with evolving business objectives.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
  • Successfully negotiated the $21 million sale of a privately owned hospice agency, and managed the due diligence / legal documentation process through closing.
  • Oversaw the design, creation, and implementation of an opioid addiction treatment program / network for a consortium of 11 labor unions representing approximately 8 million covered lives in the northeast United States.

President & Chief Financial Officer

Aria Health Group
04.2011 - 04.2017

As President & CFO of this long-term care management company, I was a founding employee serving under the same CEO with whom I began my employment at Health Services Management Group (as noted in my immediately preceding work history). Aria was formed to manage all clinical, operational, and financial aspects of long-term care operating entities (e.g., skilled nursing, assisted living, and Alzheimer's assisted living facilities).


  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Led successful acquisition negotiations, resulting in expanded market share and increased profitability
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performance team
  • Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
  • Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
  • Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
  • Facilitated communication between departmental teams and stakeholders to build consensus.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
  • Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
  • Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
  • Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
  • Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
  • Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis for mergers and acquisitions, resulting in successful transactions that added value to the organization''s portfolio.
  • Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
  • Spearheaded due diligence efforts for potential partnerships or joint ventures, securing mutually beneficial arrangements that supported company growth objectives.
  • Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
  • Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
  • Managed complex capital projects from inception through execution, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints and delivering expected returns on investment.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
  • Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.

Chief Financial Officer

Health Services Management Group
04.2009 - 03.2011
  • Responsible for all financial management of organization, including: 1) financial reporting; 2) reimbursement; 3) financing; and 4) financial services personnel

Senior Vice President

PRN Capital (formerly PRN Marshall Capital)
05.2005 - 03.2009
  • Develop new borrower relationships / new loan production / portfolio expansion in the start-up of the newly-formed merger between PRN Marshall Capital, LLC and Capital Trust, Inc.
  • Maintain relationships with approximately 45 customer, trust, appraisal, legal and servicing institutions comprising a new loan portfolio
  • Evaluate options for improving the company’s overall loan portfolio composition and structure
  • Supervise underwriting and monitoring activities

Senior Vice President - Health Care Banking

Colonial Bank
03.2000 - 05.2005
  • Responsible for all aspects of health care lending department activity, including: 1) new loan production; 2) maintenance of all existing customer relationships; 3) development of new customer relationships; 4) monitoring loan portfolio; 5) supervising departmental staff

Director of Mortgage Finance

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
01.1994 - 03.2000
  • Responsible for all aspects of corporate financing activity
  • Maintained relationships with approximately 65 lending, trust, appraisal and servicing institutions
  • Obtained financing for acquisitions, developments, refinances and equipment purchases
  • Originated and maintained all corporate credit facilities
  • Developed new lending relationships
  • Evaluated options for improving the company’s overall financing structure
  • Supervised the construction draw process for new developments
  • Developed / maintained a tracking system for all company debt instruments (approximately 300)
  • Executed over 100 financing transactions, exceeding $500 million in aggregate financing

Senior Accountant

ProGroup, Inc.
05.1993 - 01.1994
  • Oversaw the administration and accounting for all corporate insurance, fixed assets and various taxes
  • Participated in the company's monthly financial statement preparation, including maintenance of all presidential expenses and general/administrative expenses
  • Supervised special financial projects

Auditor

Arthur Andersen
10.1991 - 04.1993
  • Planned and executed audits of employee benefit plans for numerous companies
  • Participated in audits of both public and private companies in the retail, banking, regulated and manufacturing industries
  • Participated in numerous special projects, including international acquisitions, inventory system installation/analysis and operational controls review

Auditor

Price Waterhouse
01.1990 - 09.1991
  • Planned, supervised and executed audit engagements of publishers, private foundations and employee benefit plans
  • Participated in the audits of both public and private companies in the manufacturing, retail, wholesale and service industries
  • Participated in special projects, including public stock offerings and systems analysis

Education

B. S. in Business Administration - Accounting

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.1989

Skills

  • Leadership Team Building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Company Representation
  • Negotiation
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Creating and Delivering Presentations

Certification

Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee, Inactive, 15930

Professional Honors Activities

  • Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (Currently Inactive)
  • Former Adjunct Professor of Mathematics – Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama

Timeline

President & Chief Financial Officer

3414 Associates
05.2017 - Current

President & Chief Financial Officer

Aria Health Group
04.2011 - 04.2017

Chief Financial Officer

Health Services Management Group
04.2009 - 03.2011

Senior Vice President

PRN Capital (formerly PRN Marshall Capital)
05.2005 - 03.2009

Senior Vice President - Health Care Banking

Colonial Bank
03.2000 - 05.2005

Director of Mortgage Finance

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
01.1994 - 03.2000

Senior Accountant

ProGroup, Inc.
05.1993 - 01.1994

Auditor

Arthur Andersen
10.1991 - 04.1993

Auditor

Price Waterhouse
01.1990 - 09.1991

B. S. in Business Administration - Accounting

Tennessee Technological University
Blaine Brint