Deputy CFO
About the Organization
My client is a large, state-affiliated healthcare organization serving over 2 million members in a major California market. The organization is focused on expanding access to care for underserved populations and operates within a highly regulated environment.
Role Overview
The Deputy CFO is a senior finance executive responsible for driving financial strategy, operational performance, and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the CFO, this role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and oversees FP&A, Procurement, and Payment Operations.
This position emphasizes forward-looking strategy, including enterprise planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and process optimization, while aligning financial decisions with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Oversee treasury, cash flow, and investment strategy
- Drive procurement transformation and spend optimization
- Manage payment systems and operational efficiency
- Advise leadership with data-driven financial insights
- Support board-level reporting, financial modeling, and strategy
- Assess impacts of regulatory and reimbursement changes
- Partner with external agencies and industry groups
- Build and lead high-performing finance teams
- Operate effectively within a matrixed organization
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's in Finance or related field (required)
- MBA or advanced degree (preferred)
Experience:
- 10+ years in senior finance leadership
- 10+ years managing teams
- Experience in complex, regulated environments
- Exposure to government or external regulatory entities
Preferred:
- Healthcare or public-sector experience
- Familiarity with government-sponsored programs
- Board or executive reporting experience
Skills & Credentials
- Strong leadership, financial, and analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence across teams without direct authority
- CPA (preferred)
Additional Information
- Light physical requirements
- Compensation based on experience and market factors
Benefits
- PTO, retirement plans, and full health coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs
- Volunteer time off
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