Chief Financial Officer- Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is responsible for safeguarding facility assets and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The CFO oversees compliance with financial policies, the effectiveness of internal controls, and overall financial governance. As a member of the facility leadership team, the CFO partners with the CEO and A-Team to develop and execute strategic and financial plans and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies. The CFO leads facility financial strategy, planning, and performance management, including identifying, mitigating, and communicating financial risks and opportunities. The role collaborates with corporate functions such as Accounting, Audit, Legal, Treasury, and IT to support alignment and operational effectiveness. It also leads organizational financial and operational excellence through sound judgment, strategic partnership, financial influence, operational rigor, and talent development.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive financial leadership experience.
Healthcare experience is required.
Strong background in financial operations, planning, reimbursement, and capital management.
Demonstrated success improving financial performance in complex environments.
Experience with managed care contracting and regulatory compliance.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across functions.
High integrity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, a Business degree with an Accounting/Finance focus, or a CPA.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MHA, and/or CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze daily operating results to ensure revenues, expenses, and labor remain within budget objectives, and advise department heads and administration on needed changes and improvements.
Drive productivity and length-of-stay initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, resource utilization, and financial performance.
Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans, including rolling forecasts.
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
Maintain strong internal controls, financial systems, and recordkeeping.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GAAP, and company policies, and promote ethical financial practices and audit readiness.
Oversee revenue cycle performance, including denials management, reimbursement, charge capture, and collections.
Partner with stakeholders to improve financial and operational outcomes.
Evaluate capital projects and business opportunities, assessing financial impact and return on investment.
Manage capital deployment in alignment with financial plans.
Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and financial planning.
Analyze new business opportunities, including managed care contracts and program expansion.
Deliver consistent financial performance, maintain strong controls, and adapt to market dynamics.
Advise the CEO and contribute to growth, cost management, and long-term strategy.
Translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights across organizational levels.
Set clear financial targets, monitor performance, and drive accountability.
Build and develop high-performing finance teams and ensure strong succession pipelines.