CFO

Why UT Southwestern

With over 75 years of excellence in DallasFort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the #1 hospital in DallasFort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development aligned with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage merit increases, and much more.

We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team, where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of University Hospitals is a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with the COO, CNO, CEO, and the University's financial leadership. This role is responsible for the financial strategy, planning, and operations of the University Hospitals, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.

The CFO will play a critical role in evaluating operational challenges, balancing risk and opportunity, and supporting institutional growth. This leader must demonstrate strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, cost management, and revenue cycle management

• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and develop a culture of transparency and accountability

• Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets in partnership with Health System and University financial leaders

• Provide financial decision-making support, including benchmarking, variance analysis, and forecasting

• Collaborate with the revenue cycle team to optimize revenue collection and ensure billing compliance

• Develop and implement financial strategies to reduce operating costs and improve cash flow

• Provide analytical tools and timely information to hospital leadership to support operational performance

• Support payer negotiations in collaboration with Health System and Southwest Health Resource's financial leaders

• Evaluate and develop finance team talent, performance plans, and recruitment strategies

• Provide strategic guidance on new clinical programs and partnerships

• Maintain high professional standards in all financial operations

• Foster collaboration and communication across departments and leadership teams

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Experience:

  • 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience in an academic medical center, major teaching hospital, or multi-hospital system

Preferred:

• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong presentation and communication skills with experience advising senior executive teams

• Proven financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience developing and executing disciplined growth strategies

• Strong business development and strategic planning skills

• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for operational improvement

• Familiarity with modern management tools, including IT systems and process improvement methodologies

• Experience with EPIC and PeopleSoft (PS) is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing financial teams

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Sitting, talking

• Working Conditions: Office setting

PACT Statement

At UT Southwestern, we live by the acronym PACT, which guides all non-clinical roles:

• P Problem Solving: Take ownership in solving problems effectively and proactively

• A Ability, Attitude, and Accountability: Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude

• C Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Focus on customer service and teamwork

• T Teamwork: Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support your overall well-being:

• PPO medical plan available Day One at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay

• Paid Time Off available Day One

• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Wellness programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. If the position involves access to critical infrastructure (as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code), maintaining the security or integrity of that infrastructure is a minimum qualification.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.