As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the CEO, Guthrie Clinic, and provides enterprise-wide financial leadership for The Guthrie Clinic and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The CFO is responsible for shaping and executing financial strategy aligned with organizational mission, clinical excellence, and long-term sustainability. This role integrates advanced analytics, digital finance capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven insights to inform strategy, optimize performance, and support high-impact decision-making at the executive and Board levels.
The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders, translating complex financial, operational, and market data into clear, transparent, and actionable insights.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification required, unless the candidate holds a relevant master’s degree as outlined below.
- MBA, Master’s in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related advanced degree strongly preferred; for candidates meeting this criterion, the professional certification is preferred rather than required.
- Ongoing professional development in analytics, digital finance, and emerging technologies expected
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in healthcare finance or a similarly complex, regulated environment
- Demonstrated experience presenting to and partnering with Boards of Directors and Board Committees
- Proven track record leading enterprise financial strategy, capital planning, and performance management
- Experience leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and/or AI-enabled tools to improve financial and operational outcomes
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and complex change initiatives
Essential Functions
Strategic & Financial Leadership- Provide enterprise-wide leadership for the financial strategy of The Guthrie Clinic, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, growth priorities, and long-term sustainability.
- Lead the development and execution of multi-year financial plans, integrating strategic planning, market dynamics, capital allocation, and scenario modeling.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial, operational, and market trends, risks, and opportunities.
Analytics, AI & Data-Driven Decision Support- Champion the use of advanced analytics, financial modeling, forecasting, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making, improve performance, and anticipate future risks and opportunities.
- Oversee the development of enterprise financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance management frameworks that provide real-time and predictive insights.
- Translate complex financial and analytical insights into clear, compelling narratives for executive leadership, physicians, and the Board.
Board, Executive & Stakeholder Engagement- Lead the preparation and presentation of financial results, forecasts, strategic analyses, and key performance trends to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and other governance bodies.
- Partner with Board members and senior leaders to support informed governance, investment decisions, and strategic trade-offs.
- Represent The Guthrie Clinic with external stakeholders including lenders, rating agencies, investors, regulators, and industry partners.
Financial Operations, Capital & Risk Management- Ensure adequate capital resources to support current operations and future growth, including oversight of treasury, cash management, investments, and debt issuance and compliance.
- Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and optimization of annual operating and capital budgets, rolling forecasts, and mid-year projections.
- Establish and maintain a robust system of internal controls, risk management, and financial governance to ensure integrity, compliance, and transparency.
- Provide executive oversight of risk financing, insurance programs, and enterprise risk mitigation strategies.
Revenue, Payer & Regulatory Oversight- Provide executive oversight of revenue cycle operations, third-party payer contracting, and managed care strategies to support financial performance and access to care.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant regulatory and statutory financial reporting, including cost reports, tax filings, and external audits.
Leadership & Talent Development- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and related leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- Direct reports include SVP Finance, SVP Supply Chain, VP Revenue Cycle, VP Managed Care, AVP Treasurer, and Senior Director of Insurance.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates uncompromising personal and professional integrity in all financial, operational, and strategic decisions
- Strategic financial leadership and enterprise thinking
- Board-level communication and executive presence
- Advanced financial analytics, forecasting, and modeling
- AI and digital finance enablement
- Change leadership and transformation management
- Healthcare reimbursement and regulatory expertise
- Collaboration, influence, and stakeholder engagement
Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals and evolving business needs.