"CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, UT HEALTH RGV"

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, UT HEALTH RGV

Posting Number: SRGV8456
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: School of Medicine
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of UT Health RGV is a key member of the Health Affairs executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the UT Health RGV organization. To provide strategic financial planning, revenue cycle management, budgeting, financial reporting, oversight of managed care contracts, and to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The CFO plays a critical role in driving financial performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency across the healthcare enterprise.

Description of Duties:
• Leads all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and reporting for UT Health RGV.
• Oversees all aspects of revenue cycle, including patient access, billing, coding, collections, and denials management.
• Provides financial leadership in capital planning, cost control initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets financial reports for informed decision-making and to ensure the health care organization's fiscal health.
• Ensures alignment of financial strategies with UTRGV Chief Finance Officer.
• Manages relationships and negotiations with payers; evaluates, negotiates, and administers managed care contracts.
• Ensures the development and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Establishes financial strategies to support short- and long-term organizational goals.
• Ensures compliance with local, federal and state regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other applicable healthcare financial standards.
• Collaborates with department heads to develop budgets, monitor variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Leads and mentors finance staff to foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provides support to Executive Leadership and respective Medical Service, Research and Development Plan (MSRDP) Board of Directors with financial insights, dashboards, and risk management analysis.
• Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Investigates and maintains current best practices and planning resources shown to improve and accelerate fiscal stability.
• Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures.
• Participates in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and conventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Experience:
Seven (7) years of progressive financial leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting to include revenue cycle management and supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience:
Involvement with managed care contract negotiation and payer relations. Familiarity with healthcare financial systems and electronic medical record (EMR) platforms is highly desirable. Proficiency with financial analytics software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or hospital information systems (e.g., MEDITECH, Cerner, EPIC). Knowledge of healthcare grants and alternative payment models (APMs).Experience working in a rural or community-based healthcare environment.

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general professional office/healthcare environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other:
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple populations. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers. Excellent leadership, analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style. Demonstrated success in cost reduction, operational efficiency, or revenue enhancement initiatives. Ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences, including clinical leaders and board members.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 09/01/2025
Grant Funded Position: No