Chief Financial Officer

With a rich history dating back to 1862, Howard University Hospital (HUH) has established itself as a premier institution in the provision of high-quality patient care, medical education, and research. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., HUH is situated on the campus of Howard University, a historically Black university that has a long tradition of academic excellence and community engagement.

As a teaching hospital, Howard University Hospital plays a critical role in the education and training of the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The hospital's strategic plan is focused on building on its legacy of excellence, while also embracing innovation and change, with a view to remaining at the forefront of healthcare delivery and medical education. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the hospital strives to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all patients, families, and staff members.

Licensed for 340 beds, HUH is a Level 1 trauma center and a Gold-Plus Hospital for Heart Specialties. On an annual basis, approximately 12,000 patients are admitted, with more than 100,000 out-patient visits. A new 225-bed, $650M hospital with five Centers of Excellence is scheduled to open in 2028.

Position overview

The Chief Financial Officer reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer of HUH, serves as a member of the senior leadership team and will interface extensively with the Howard University Hospital Board of Trustees. The CFO will also work closely with the Howard University Hospital executive and senior leadership team and directly with the CEO on matters related to finance providing expert counsel regarding the financial performance of the company and strategies for its growth and development.

This leader oversees the areas of financial management, reimbursement, decision support, budget/capital planning, treasury, accounting, revenue cycle, patient financial services, managed care contracting, and supply chain management.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field required. Advanced degree preferred. CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of financial executive experience required, with five years’ experience as a CFO or Vice President in a similarly sized operation such as an integrated enterprise network; multi-hospital system; or large complex hospital (academic or community-based teaching center).

• Strong technical and accounting skills are required.

Possess a deep understanding of all aspects of financial operations including financial management, cash flow, reimbursement, ROI, cost/benefit analysis, decision support, financial modeling, capital planning, treasury, revenue management, managed care, and supply chain/materials management.

• Strategic and financial planning skills and orientation to formulate the strategic financial direction for the system in conjunction with the senior leadership team by asking the right questions, developing financial models and pro-formas, structuring, evaluating and negotiating appropriate arrangements.

• Effective leader who can exercise influence without using the dynamics of control and has proven success in building collaboration among financial leaders within the system.

• Effective communicator that is engaged in advocacy initiatives with a variety of constituency interests (e.g. legislators, regulators, media).

DSG Global has been retained by Howard University Hospital Corporation to conduct this search. To express interest in this role and to submit a resume, please do so through our Talent Profile by clicking here. All applications and communications are confidential. HUH is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Compensation:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $450,000-$600,000 with a generous benefits package. To learn more about Howard’s offerings, please visit  Please note this role is an in-person position based in Washington, DC.

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