FullTime Hospital Chief Financial Officer

OverviewThis leader will provide strategic financial direction for the hospital, ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and alignment with the health system’s mission and objectives. Reporting directly to the Hospital CEO and indirectly to the System CFO, the CFO collaborates closely with the senior management team, serving as a key advisor on strategic initiatives, cost management, and resource allocation to optimize performance within the broader system framework.Responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of hospital financial operations—general and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, revenue integrity, capital planning, and long-range financial planning. The CFO will lead the development, analysis, and interpretation of accounting and statistical data to evaluate operating results, measure profitability, monitor performance against budget, and assess overall fiscal soundness and operational effectiveness.The role partners with system-level shared services—including accounting, payroll, revenue cycle, supply chain, and information systems—to ensure consistent policy application, accurate financial data, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.Amid a backdrop of significant financial challenges, ERP implementation impacts, and outsourced revenue cycle operations, this CFO must be both a transformational strategist and hands-on operator— capable of stabilizing day-to-day functions while shaping a sustainable financial future.Key Competencies & ExperienceStrategic Financial LeadershipDemonstrated success leading performance improvement and financial turnarounds in hospital operations.Expertise in long-range financial planning, forecasting, cost containment, and scenario modeling and aligning financial strategies with community needs.Skilled at interpreting financial performance and adept at communicating ideas and strategies to the senior management team.Ability to lead the strategic planning process in a complex healthcare environment.Operational and Cost Management AcumenStrong command of hospital operations, service line profitability, labor management, productivity benchmarking, budgeting, and driving revenue integrity at the hospital level.Ability to evaluate and improve hospital financial prehensive knowledge of financial management and metrics is imperative, including being well-versed in Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.Must demonstrate strong quantitative/problem-solving abilities, including mathematical, statistical, and computer skills.Systems & Process ImprovementAdept in leveraging technology, ERP systems, and process redesign to increase efficiency and accuracy.Must have strong analytical skills and deep Excel experience.LeadershipCollaborative Partnership with Hospital CEOTrusted advisor and strategic partner to the hospital CEO.Navigates matrixed environments to foster transparency, collaboration, and shared ownership of financial outcomes.Entity Financial OversightSkilled in managing and mentoring hospital financial team and working with clinical leaders across the continuum of care.Aligns local finance functions with enterprise-wide goals while respecting unique operational needs of individual hospitals.Mentorship & Talent DevelopmentExperienced in assessing and elevating hospital financial leaders through coaching, accountability structures, and succession planning.Builds high-performing hospital finance teams that are both technically strong and strategically oriented.Executive Presence & InfluenceEffective communicator with the executive team, clinical and department leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders.Brings clarity to complex financial issues and fosters a culture of transparency, integrity, and results.Resilient, ethical, and mission-driven—able to lead with credibility in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.Desirable Qualifications7+ years of progressive financial leadership in healthcare, with prior hands-on experience as a hospital CFO.MBA, MHA, CPA, or related advanced degree/certification highly desirable.Professional AttributesResults-oriented and able to deliver measurable financial improvements within short time frames.Hands-on leader who quickly builds trust and credibility with teams.Analytical and decisive, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28