Hospital CFO

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Wichita, KS 

Department: Administration - Finance 

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

This role serves as the CFO for the St. Joseph, St. Teresa and Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospitals.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Lead and oversee financial activities, policies, procedures and practices for ministry market.

• Serve as a member of executive team and provide leadership in setting and developing strategic initiatives.
• Recommend strategies designed to achieve financial, strategic, operational, as well as system objectives and goals.
• Plan and coordinate financial resources.
• Serve as liaison on financial matters among executive leadership, and management.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct organization-wide performance improvement activities, and maintain financial plans and forecasts.
• Ensure that financial needs are met and that budgets and projections are completed timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with the finance team to coordinate major projects and system initiatives.
• Implement processes to ensure the timely completion of all financial activity requirements for system office and the Board of Directors.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Prior CFO leadership experience across multi-site healthcare and hospital organizations
• Experienced in navigating matrixed organizations with numerous functional areas and competing priorities

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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