• Licensed beds (including rehabilitation & long-term care) - 2,075
• Acute Care Hospitals - 6
• Children's Hospital - 1
• Employees - 25,019

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the President & Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Health.  As a key member of Atlantic Health’s executive leadership team, the CFO serves as the senior steward of the health system’s financial strategy and performance. This leader oversees all financial functions, including long‑term financial planning, systemwide performance management, strategic growth support, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency. The CFO ensures consistent financial standards across all facilities, maintains rigorous regulatory and bond compliance, and builds a scalable financial infrastructure that supports both current operations and future expansion.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare finance executive with deep operational expertise, strong regulatory and bond compliance knowledge, and a demonstrated ability to partner effectively with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and executive leadership team.

The CFO will cultivate a high‑performing finance organization that delivers exceptional service, proactive insights, and strategic partnership. This leader will foster strong, trusting relationships across Atlantic Health, promoting collaboration and a unified sense of system‑ness. With a commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency, the CFO will play a pivotal role in driving near‑term performance and positioning Atlantic Health for long‑term success. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The CFO serves as a senior executive leader in a large, complex integrated health system. In partnership with the CEO and executive team, the CFO must have the confidence and skills/abilities to lead Atlantic Health to consistent strong financial performance and long-term success. 

The CFO will possess outstanding communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust, credibility and positive rapport with a broad set of executives and constituencies. He/she must be current on healthcare, financial trends, policies, and regulations, both locally and nationally. 

Background and Experiences 

• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare financial management, including revenue cycle, third‑party reimbursement, budgeting, financial operations, and performance management; at least five years in a senior leadership role within a large, complex integrated health system. 
• Advanced analytical, strategic, and decision‑making capabilities, with the ability to organize, plan, and coordinate financial and operational activities while contributing to long‑term systemwide strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success driving consistent, high‑performing financial results for a large healthcare enterprise, with a strong command of key operational and financial metrics. 
• Deep technical expertise across all core finance functions, with particular strength in revenue cycle leadership, given the financial pressures facing not‑for‑profit healthcare providers. 
• Experience evaluating and structuring mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and affiliations, including financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Highly skilled negotiator capable of building and sustaining strong relationships with payors, physicians, vendors, investment institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to advance system‑ness, standardization, and collaboration, recognizing their importance to Atlantic Health’s future success, and providing the leadership and business acumen necessary to achieve this shared vision.
• Leadership effectiveness within a complex, matrixed organization, balancing decisive action with a collaborative, consensus‑oriented approach.
• Proven ability to execute organizational strategies, measure progress, and continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong coaching and talent‑development skills, fostering high performance and preparing team members for future leadership opportunities.
• Capacity to maintain strategic focus while driving operational results, ensuring alignment between day‑to‑day performance and long‑term organizational goals. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, fiscal planning, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements within the healthcare sector.

Personal Attributes 

• Deep commitment to Atlantic Health’s mission and values, demonstrating unwavering integrity, high ethical standards, and moral courage. 
• Organizationally focused leader who consistently prioritizes what is best for the health system as a whole.
• Self‑motivated, visible, and empowering, with a leadership style grounded in humility and a genuine desire to recognize and elevate others.
• Willingness to make difficult decisions in the best interest of the organization, supported by strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to leading change.
• Effective consensus builder and collaborative partner, skilled in negotiation and able to bring together diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Resilient, adaptable, and steady in the face of ambiguity, demonstrating mental toughness, pragmatism, and the ability to lead through significant change.
• Confident yet low‑ego, treating all individuals with dignity and respect while fostering a culture of trust and accountability.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills, able to cultivate strong, sustainable partnerships across Atlantic Health and with external stakeholders.

Education

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.  Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.