Associate CFO/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Associate CFO/UKHC Requisition Number RE55121 Working Title Associate CFO Department Name H3998:EVPHA Finance Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 18 Salary Range $156,062-294,861/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

9 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for periods of time.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Job Summary

The Associate Chief Financial Officer, UK HealthCare is a key executive leader supporting the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. This role provides strategic financial leadership for a complex, mission-driven academic medical center, partnering with senior leaders to advance clinical care, education, research, and long-term financial sustainability. The ACFO oversees budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational performance while helping guide major strategic initiatives and investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the College of Medicine.
• Partner with executive leaders to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Develop financial analytics and performance measures to support organizational goals.
• Lead and develop finance teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Why Join Our Team

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of one of the nation's leading academic health systems. The ACFO will work alongside distinguished healthcare, academic, and research leaders while helping shape the financial strategy of an organization committed to innovation, growth, and improving the health of Kentuckians.

How to Apply:

The executive search firm, InTrust Partners, has been retained to recruit for this role. To be considered, applicants must complete the University of Kentucky application for the specific requisition AND contact Amanda Hargrove of InTrust Partners at ahargrove@intrustpartners.com.

Our University Community

The University of Kentucky is the Commonwealth's flagship university and home to UK HealthCare, Kentucky's leading academic health system. Our employees are united by a shared mission to educate, discover, heal, and serve. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where individuals can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients, students, and communities across the state and beyond.

We value the well-being of our employees and are committed to providing a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows all applicable federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in finance, accounting (including GAAP), internal controls, and reimbursement in an integrated healthcare environment, preferably in an academic medical center • Deep understanding of the healthcare industry, trends, issues, risks, etc. • Ability to gain respect and confidence with professional peers • Management & leadership experience in healthcare • Demonstrated leadership skills and executive presence • Must possess high ethical standards with ability to build teams and relationships with results orientation and commitment to staff development.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field is ideal. Certified Public Accountant preferred. Membership in and designation from a professional society such as HFMA, ACHE and/or CPME is also preferred.

Deadline to Apply 08/16/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of healthcare finance leadership experience do you have?

• None

• More than 0, up through 3 years

• More than 3 year, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years, up through 10 years

• More than 10 years, up through 15 years

• More than 15 years

• • Do you have a Master's degree?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents