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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