Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.Education & Experience:Required:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including senior-level rolesExperience leading core finance functions (FP&A, reporting, revenue cycle)Proven executive partnership and enterprise decision supportHospital finance experience, including reimbursement and regulatory knowledgeStrong understanding of Medicaid and other government payorsStrongly prefer experience in academic research accounting and reportingPreferred:MBA, MHA or Masters in related fieldCPA preferredCFO or divisional finance leadership in a complex healthcare systemExperience driving growth, margin improvement, or transformation initiativesBoard and finance committee engagement experienceFamiliarity with value-based care and pediatric healthcare environmentsRole Responsibilities:Participate and partner with the EMT in development and implementation of key initiatives to enhance the institution's viability and to move it towards a proactive, high performing culture.Strategically assess payor contracts and build a proactive and comprehensive payor contracting strategy to support healthy growth of the health system.Partner with EMT on assessing the current strategy as well as assess opportunities across the system for improved performance.Support innovative strategies in providing the highest level of child healthcare and lead financials systems that support this work.Partner with research leaders and accounting in supporting accurate financial structure to support research growth.Develop, interpret, coordinate and administer Connecticut Children's financial policies.Provide accurate, timely reports on all financial activities, and serve as strategic business partner to all members of the Executive Management Team.Develop short and long term financial plans consistent with Connecticut Children's vision and lead annual budget process to ensure consistency.Oversee the accounting, budget and revenue cycle functions of the organization ensuring timely and accurate financial close, effective and efficient revenue cycle and a smooth budget process.Collaborate with the Board's Investment Committee to manage Connecticut Children's endowment, retirement plans, and pension funds consistent with the long-range financial plan.Provide leadership to direct reports in the areas of finance, budget, patient accounts, general support services and health information. Serve as mentor to department leadership.Actively participates with CEO, government relations staff and other leaders to ensure Connecticut Children's meets necessary financial regulatory and compliance requirements.Sit on the Board of the Hospital Self-insured Captive, assuring appropriate due diligence in overseeing the financial and risk aspects of insured products, as well as continually assessing the captive effectiveness and proactively understanding other markets that may be beneficial for Connecticut Children's to engage in.Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's standards.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Strong analytical skills and ability to improve decision support and decision making.Strong leader and mentor energized by elevating organizational financial acumen.Experience with alternative payment models and unique payer partnerships.Ability to proactively identify trends impacting organizational financial strength and develop strategies to mitigate risk.Must be able to work well with the Connecticut Children's Board of Directors, all levels of management, physicians and external auditors.Supervisory ResponsibilityYes