University of Rochester

Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer

University of Rochester • $160K — $200K *
Wellsville, NY 14895In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior financial leadership experience in a hospital or health system.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
  • Experience within an integrated health system or academic medical center preferred.
  • Familiarity with Rural Health Clinics and the 340B Drug Pricing Program preferred.
  • Experience in leading operational departments beyond finance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and oversight of the Finance, Supply Chain, and Patient Access Departments.
  • Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Develop and execute long-range financial strategies and capital planning.
  • Collaborate with centralized billing office on revenue cycle performance and reimbursement optimization.
  • Partner with CEO and Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and decision-making.
  • Monitor organizational performance and promote operational improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a crucial role in strategic growth and capital planning for the organization.
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and Board of Directors to influence organizational direction.
  • Engagement in operational excellence across Finance and related departments.
  • A chance to lead multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare context.
Full Job Description
The Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer provides executive oversight for the Finance, Supply Chain, and Patient Access Departments, ensuring these critical functions operate efficiently while supporting the organization's strategic, operational, and financial goals. The position will also play a critical role in structuring the capital needed to support planned strategic growth and expansion over the next three to five years.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide executive leadership and oversight of the Finance, Supply Chain, and Patient Access Departments, fostering operational excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Provide executive oversight of all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll, financial reporting, reimbursement, and internal controls.
  • Develop and execute long-range financial strategies, capital planning, forecasting, debt management, and cash flow initiatives that support organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Work collaboratively with a centralized billing office while providing strategic oversight of revenue cycle performance, reimbursement optimization, financial analysis, and payer contract negotiations.
  • Partner with the CEO, executive leadership team, Board of Directors, UR Medicine leadership, and affiliate organizations to support strategic initiatives and informed decision-making.
  • Develop financial policies, monitor organizational performance, identify opportunities for operational improvement, and promote responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting requirements, regulatory standards, and audit expectations.

Qualifications

Required
  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior financial leadership experience within a hospital or health system.

Preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience within an integrated health system or academic medical center.
  • Experience with Rural Health Clinics and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
  • Experience leading operational departments beyond finance.

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking an experienced healthcare finance leader who is:
  • Collaborative and relationship-focused.
  • A team builder across every division of the hospital.
  • Strategic and forward-thinking.
  • Skilled in healthcare finance, reimbursement, budgeting, financial analysis, and organizational planning.
  • Experienced in contract negotiation, operational improvement, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Committed to integrity, accountability, transparency, and servant leadership.

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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