Chief Financial Officer - Operations - North Division

Providence•Seattle, WA

10d

About The Position

As the Chief Financial Officer - Operations - North Division, you will serve as the senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the critical finance support functions that sustain ministries and organizations across the division. From long-range financial planning and capital strategy to forecasting, budgeting, analytics, costing, and performance reporting, you will play a central role in ensuring the financial strength and operational success of the division. Working closely with regional, divisional, and system leadership, you will lead teams responsible for financial planning, analytics, reporting, and operational finance support while serving as the primary liaison to system financial planning and analytics teams. This role requires a collaborative leader who can translate complex financial information into strategic insights that guide decision-making and support Providence's mission and long-term objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of finance-related experience.
10+ years of leadership experience.
Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, costing, benchmarking, pro forma development, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and develop meaningful recommendations.
Experience defining, developing, and analyzing performance measures and financial metrics.
Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and their application in complex organizations.
Experience supporting operational and strategic decision-making through financial analysis and planning.
Ability to evaluate business opportunities and provide thoughtful financial guidance.
Broad understanding of healthcare trends, challenges, and changes affecting healthcare delivery and financial performance.
Ability to align financial strategies with clinical, operational, and organizational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
Experience leading multiple initiatives and balancing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities supported by data and financial insights.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers, operational leaders, physicians, and key stakeholders.
Demonstrated success leading projects, coordinating teams, managing timelines, and overseeing implementation efforts.
Experience driving process improvement initiatives and strengthening operational effectiveness.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Working knowledge of financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience leveraging technology and reporting tools to improve decision-making and financial transparency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of financial plans that support divisional priorities, operational performance, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Oversee long-range planning, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, productivity analysis, and financial performance reporting across the division.
Transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making, identify opportunities, and strengthen business performance.
Provide leadership and coordination for key finance functions that support ministries, service areas, and divisional operations while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Lead the development of financial analyses, business cases, and pro forma evaluations that support strategic investments, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
Drive capital planning activities across the division, helping leadership prioritize investments that support strategic and operational goals.
Oversee implementation and utilization of reporting systems and ERP platforms to strengthen financial visibility, efficiency, and access to actionable information.
Promote process improvement initiatives that enhance finance operations, reporting accuracy, decision support capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted resource to regional, divisional, and system leaders by providing financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead high-performing finance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner with system shared services, operational leaders, and finance teams across the organization to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective execution of financial priorities.