Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

2d•$384,781 - $577,172

About The Position

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) About Howard University Hospital Howard University Hospital (HUH) stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence, blending a rich legacy with cutting-edge innovation. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering an environment of learning and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through collaboration, integrity, and excellence. Culture of Care Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability and learning. We encourage the identification of human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behavior to maintain safe systems and well-managed behavioral choices. Our goal is to create an environment that prioritizes patient safety and continuous improvement. Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive leader responsible for the financial strategy, fiscal integrity, and long-term financial sustainability of the healthcare organization. The CFO oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, reimbursement, revenue cycle, accounting, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and payer requirements. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team, supporting high-quality patient care through sound financial stewardship.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
Minimum 5 years as CFO
Other Requirements: Extensive knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance.
Core Competencies Ability to oversee and manage financial budgets and strategic planning
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Lead development of annual operating and capital budgets, long-range financial plans, and forecasts.
Oversee financial performance monitoring, variance analysis, and service line profitability.
Direct revenue cycle operations, reimbursement strategy, and payer contract negotiations.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and healthcare regulations.
Oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory cost reporting and external audits.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, debt, investments, and capital financing strategies.
Drive cost containment, financial process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
Provide executive oversight of financial systems, analytics, and reporting tools.
Lead, develop, and mentor finance, accounting, and revenue cycle teams.
Perform additional duties as assigned.