Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Independent Community Health System | Midwest

This is a rare opportunity to step into a CFO role with true enterprise influence -where strategy, operations, and impact intersect.

We are conducting a confidential search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a financially strong, independent community health system with deep roots, a committed leadership team, and a clear path for continued growth leading hospital/clinic/service line financial strategy.

This opportunity is designed for a high-performing financial leader with a strong trajectory who is ready to step into a broader, more visible enterprise with hospital and medical group leadership role—where decisions move quickly, partnerships matter, and impact is immediate.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True seat at the table – Direct partnership with the CEO and Board
• Enterprise-wide influence – Shape strategy, operations, and financial performance
• Right size, real impact – Complex enough to be meaningful, nimble enough to move
• Growth runway – Opportunity to strengthen performance and expand strategically
• Mission-driven – Play a key role in sustaining independent, community-based care

The Role

The CFO serves as a strategic and operational partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, responsible for the financial strength, performance, and long-term sustainability of the organization.

This leader will oversee all financial and key administrative functions while helping drive decisions that position the organization for continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across finance, revenue cycle, patient access, HIM, case management, and supply chain
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, aligning resources with strategic priorities
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls
• Drive performance improvement across revenue cycle, cost structure, and operational efficiency
• Present financial insights and strategy to the Board of Trustees
• Build and develop a high-performing, accountable finance team
• Partner with leadership to identify growth opportunities, service line expansion, and strategic partnerships
• Serve as a trusted advisor in navigating the evolving healthcare landscape

This role is ideal for a finance leader ready to expand scope, visibility, and enterprise influence.

The successful candidate is someone who:

• Thrives in a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role
• Brings both strategic perspective and operational execution
• Builds strong relationships across clinical and operational teams
• Leads with accountability, integrity, and professionalism
• Is resourceful, resilient, and solutions-oriented
• Leverages data and technology to drive performance and decision-making
• Is motivated by the opportunity to build, improve, and make a lasting impact

This organization values leaders who:

• Lead through partnership, transparency, and empowerment
• Invest in developing people and future leaders
• Foster collaboration across departments
• Balance innovation with disciplined financial stewardship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred
• CPA or equivalent designation preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Hospital Healthcare financial leadership experience required
• Experience in community-based, rural, or independent systems strongly preferred (50-200 bed size hospital/multi-site clinics)

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true enterprise CFO role—with the ability to influence strategy, operations, and the future of a community-focused health system.

For immediate confidential consideration:   Send resume: 

SUE@THI-SEARCH.com

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