Associate Chief Financial Officer, Finance

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Associate Chief Financial Officer, Finance to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Finance Administration

Job Summary
The Associate Chief Financial Officer ("ACFO"), works under minimal supervision, key senior leadership position in the organization with responsibility for the organization's nearly $1.1 Billion Budget, Financial Planning and Analysis, Ambulatory Care Services (ACS), Cost Accounting, Labor Productivity, Provider Financial Services, and other functions as assigned. Serves as the CFO's designee for several responsibilities. Supports organization wide efforts and participates on project teams organized around Financial Vitality, Customer Service, Quality, Community relationships, Business Development, Workforce Governance and Workforce Engagement. Interact with a wide variety of staff in the organization including direct and indirect reports, peers, Executives and Board committees. Develops and executes improvement plans for all areas of responsibility including continuous analysis of performance metrics.
Essential Functions:

• Financial Analysis and Operations – Provide oversight in this area. Provide strategic leadership and manage financial performance of ACS. Oversee preparation of Primary Care Grant application and UDS report, present to CHS Board and management. (20%)
• Budget Operations – Oversee financial planning function and involvement in all aspects of the organization’s ongoing budget process. Incorporate lean management tools, best practices, transparency and creative problem solving techniques. Review budget variances and help operations in course correction initiatives. (20%)
• Cost Accounting and Organization-Wide Initiatives – Implement process and system improvements in effective cost accounting/decision support functions. Ensure timely, accurate and thorough reporting from financial analysis team and systems. Assist the CFO and serve as a designee on major organization wide initiatives and projects, primarily related to areas under the supervision of the CFO which include Finance, Business Development, External Affiliations, Revenue Cycle and other financial support Services. Oversee the continuum of work from strategic levels to hands-on detail when needed. Prepare and give presentations, represent the organization with the State of Colorado, City and County of Denver and/or federal government and other agencies, as needed. (20%)
• Labor Productivity Operations – Oversee this function in collaboration with operational leaders; assist in conflict resolution related to management of productivity targets and further best practices in the organization. Incorporate lean management tools, best practices, creative problem solving and robust quality assurance process. (20%)
• Physician/Provider Financial Services and Other Duties as Assigned – Coordinate the process of data analysis and reporting for physicians and other direct care providers. Activities include incorporating Relative Value Unit (RVU) tracking and reports into financial analysis, physician budgets, support of Chief Medical Officer in physician policy determination, calculation of incentive compensation and other activities. (10%)
• Talent Management – Enhances employee engagement by providing resources, support and tools to work in the form of extra-time, brainpower and energy. Mentors, guides and coaches direct reports in order to expand their capabilities and build management depth in the organization for succession planning. Staffs, trains, advises, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and/or discharges staff at multiple levels. Delegates responsibility and authority over operational functions to subordinate managers and supervisors. Supervises administrative and support personnel ensuring duties and tasks flow without overlap or unnecessary hand-offs. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years Typically, five years or more of directly related experience, preferably in a similar position or as Controller or Budget Director. Required
• 4-6 years supervisory experience. Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively analyze and organize departmental strategic plans and motivate team to execute on the results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to solve problems creatively and ethically.
• Technical skills and knowledge in the healthcare industry and in performance improvement tools, for example, ability to develop graphs that are appropriate for Board level review and use of statistical tools such as control charts for analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean Management Systems
• Ability to drill down to root cause of problems in an organized manner.
• Auditing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop an effective Quality Assurance process to ensure no errors in financial data.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$194,000.00 - $329,800.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.