The client is seeking a strategic and trusted Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. The CFO will work closely with the CEO to advance the organization through well prepared and calculated risk-taking, with high expectations for executive performance and leadership. The role is accountable for directing financial and business office activities aligned with hospital policies and objectives.
The CFO will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. Responsibilities include oversight of accounting, budgeting, revenue cycle management, managed care contracting, materials management, and the clinically integrated network. The CFO will report directly to the CEO and collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support organizational goals.
Ideal qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field; a master’s degree is preferred. The client expects a minimum of 3–5 years of progressive healthcare financial leadership experience, with prior CFO experience in a hospital system (for-profit or not-for-profit) preferred. Additional preferred experience includes hospital controller or assistant controller roles and familiarity with rural hospital models, along with strong knowledge of healthcare finance regulations (including Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and cost reporting). The role also requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with healthcare financial systems and Microsoft Excel.