Laura Smith
Houston
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at US Anesthesia Partners, excelling in financial reporting and strategic planning. Proven track record in optimizing compensation models and enhancing labor cost management, driving improved forecasting accuracy. Adept at delivering actionable insights through data analysis while fostering collaboration across clinical and operational teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
US Anesthesia Partners
Houston
05.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic workforce planning, including provider headcount reporting, compensation modeling, and scheduling optimization.
- Partner with clinical leadership to design equitable and transparent compensation plans tied to call schedules and incentive programs.
- Oversee all aspects of payroll operations for full-time, PRN, and premium-pay providers; ensure accuracy and policy adherence.
- Manage QGenda compensation policy administration, including system configurations and regular audits.
- Deliver financial reporting for budget forecasting, labor cost tracking, and performance metrics across service lines.
- Coordinate weekly calls with scheduling, operations, and clinical teams to align resources and address operational concerns.
Finance Manager
US Anesthesia Partners
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised financial planning and analysis across multiple departments, emphasizing labor model impacts and contract alignment.
- Facilitated timely provider payments and managed variance analysis, improving financial transparency and forecasting accuracy.
Senior Financial Analyst
US Anesthesia Partners
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported physician compensation and clinical operations with tailored financial insights and ad hoc analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst
Memorial Hermann Health System
Sugar Land
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed budgeting and reporting for multiple clinical departments; led month-end close processes and variance analyses.
Senior Financial Analyst
US Anesthesia Partners
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed provider profitability models and implemented cost control initiatives across service lines.
Financial Analyst
Mischer Neuroscience Associates
Houston
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Led internal audits, compliance reporting, and full-cycle accounting operations.
- Built annual budgets and delivered strategic analysis to support executive decision-making.
Intern III
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Conducted compliance audits and reviewed compensation policy effectiveness in clinical settings.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Houston
Victoria, TX12-2018
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Labor cost management
- Budget forecasting
- Compensation modeling
- Variance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
US Anesthesia Partners
05.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
US Anesthesia Partners
05.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
US Anesthesia Partners
09.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
Memorial Hermann Health System
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
US Anesthesia Partners
04.2017 - 08.2019
Financial Analyst
Mischer Neuroscience Associates
11.2014 - 03.2017
Intern III
Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2014 - 11.2014
MBA - Accounting
University of Houston
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