Hospital Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

GHJ • Tulare, CA • Full Time • $400,000–$500,000 / year

Posted on Tue, Sep 1, 2026

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A large, community-focused healthcare organization is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a complex healthcare system with projected annual operating revenue exceeding $1 billion and make a significant impact on the long-term health of the organization and the community it serves. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will provide executive leadership across finance, revenue cycle, treasury, procurement, health information management, and other critical operational functions. The role oversees six Director-level leaders and will partner closely with senior management and the Board of Directors on financial strategy, capital planning, investments, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead short- and long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management
Provide financial and operational leadership across finance, revenue cycle, patient accounting, managed care, materials management, and related functions
Evaluate existing and potential service lines and business ventures through financial modeling and strategic analysis
Manage organizational cash, investments, and capital requirements
Develop and execute financing strategies for operational and capital needs
Manage relationships with banks, lenders, bondholders, and credit rating agencies
Oversee annual external audits and ensure strong financial controls and accountability
Present financial performance, analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board
Support negotiations with insurance companies, health plans, employers, and other third-party partners

Qualifications

CPA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
Senior-level financial management experience within the acute care hospital healthcare industry required
Strong expertise in healthcare finance, financial planning, treasury, and capital strategy
Proven ability to lead complex financial and operational functions
Executive-level communication and relationship management skills
Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and Boards on strategic financial decisions

Why Join?

Rare executive opportunity—the CFO position is opening for only the second time in more than 20 years
Lead financial strategy for a major healthcare organization with projected operating revenue exceeding $1 billion
Broad executive oversight with meaningful influence across financial and operational functions
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery and the surrounding community

$400,000 - $500,000 a year#GHJSS may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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