Chief Financial Officer

• Requires a Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial-related experience, preferably within a large, complex organization.

• Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
• Being a member of the Hospital Financial Management Association is preferred. 

• Deep expertise in healthcare finance, including public healthcare financing, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, safety-net health systems, managed care contracting, value-based payment models, revenue cycle operations, treasury management, and capital planning.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, auditing practices, internal controls, regulatory compliance requirements, and healthcare-related federal, state, and local regulations.
• A proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide financial strategies that support operational excellence, organizational growth, long-term sustainability, and community benefit commitments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, capital and debt management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience driving financial transformation, modernizing financial systems, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess financial risks and opportunities and translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Executive leadership experience with the presence and credibility to advise CEOs, executive leadership teams, governing boards, and key external stakeholders.
• Strong political and financial acumen, with experience operating in highly visible, publicly accountable, or complex governance environments.
• The ability to build effective partnerships with physicians, clinical leaders, operational executives, government officials, financial institutions, and community stakeholders.
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Unquestioned integrity, sound judgment, resilience, and a commitment to mission-driven leadership that balances fiscal responsibility with exceptional patient care and community impact.

2026-2027 Valleywise Health Employee Benefits Guide