Chief Financial Officer Permanent Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

The Opportunity: Mercy Cedar Rapids (Mercy) seeks a dynamic, distinguished, and strategic executive to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mercy is a $494M net revenue, independent, faith-based, community-governed, not-for-profit hospital system. As a cornerstone of healthcare in Eastern Iowa for over a century, Mercy is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all, guided by the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. The Position:  This position is accountable for guiding the financial strategy, stewardship, and operational excellence of Mercy’s complex financial ecosystem and owning the results to advance its mission. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) functions as a strategic partner to the President & CEO and advises/supports the Executive Team, Board of Trustees, and Mercy Management Team to ensure the achievement of Mercy’s strategic initiatives and short/long-term financial goals. The CFO oversees financial operations across both non-profit and for-profit entities, ensuring alignment with Mercy’s faith-based mission and compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards. In addition, the CFO serves as executive liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Planning Committees of the Board of Trustees, and regularly interacts directly with the full Board and its various committees. The Ideal Candidate:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business required
• Master’s degree in finance, health administration or MBA preferred
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
• Continuing professional education (CPE in healthcare finance and related areas of study) required
• A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible and successful health care financial leadership experience in complex healthcare settings required.
• A minimum of six years of experience as CFO with responsibility in a large multi-service health care organization with both non-profit and for-profit operating entities required.
• Successful experience in preparing high-level financial reporting documentation, budgeting information, and financial projections to Boards and Committees of a large health care organization required.
• Strong evidence of previously successful results in developing and directing staff, in consistently evaluating their performance, and providing leadership for their ongoing professional growth required.

 The Organization: Founded in 1900 by the Sisters of Mercy and celebration it’s 125th Anniversary, Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has grown from a small community hospital into a comprehensive healthcare leader for Eastern Iowa. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and guided by its mission to care for the sick and enhance the health of the community, Mercy has remained a trusted partner for generations of families. In addition to Mercy Medical Center (it’s fully accredited 424-licensed bed acute care hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids), Mercy offers a full range of services in multiple facilities, including the Plumb Heart Center, the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility, a birth center, a bariatric surgery center, comprehensive orthopedic and emergency services, and an established network of specialty clinics, including MercyCare primary and urgent care clinics located throughout the Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities. The organization’s commitment to quality has consistently earned it national recognition. Mercy’s culture is deeply rooted in its faith-based values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. This foundation guides every decision and interaction, ensuring that financial stewardship and strategic growth are always aligned with the core mission of serving the community. The Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second-largest city, is a vibrant and thriving community located in the heart of Eastern Iowa. Known as the "City of Five Seasons," a nickname that encourages residents to take time to enjoy life and its changing seasons, Cedar Rapids offers a unique blend of metropolitan energy and small-town charm. It serves as a major economic and cultural hub for the region, with a diverse economy anchored by food processing, manufacturing, and a growing technology sector. Major employers like Collins Aerospace, Transamerica, and Quaker Oats contribute to a stable and prosperous environment.Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:  Richard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.com About B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search  B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.#BESmith#BESRescruitment#LI-RH1

Chief Financial OfficerOzarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO  The Opportunity: Ozarks Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide visionary financial leadership for its growing, community-focused health system. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization deeply rooted in the region it serves, and to help guide Ozarks Healthcare through continued growth, innovation, and transformation in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Position:  The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the activity in the Accounting Department (Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and other departments as assigned). Oversees and verifies accounting transactions in these departments (revenue and expense; variances, benchmarks, and statistics). Responsible for preparation of annual budget, regulatory reports, monthly and annual financial reports, and benchmarking reports. Reports Financial health of the organization to the other members of Senior Leadership, as well as the designated member of Finance to the Board of Directors. The Ideal Candidate:  

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance or accounting required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Finance/Accounting Leadership required.
• Minimum 5+ years at a CFO or VP level required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Experience within a community-based health care independent environment with high governmental payer mix and/or track record of managing successfully in a financially stressed environment is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with healthcare revenue cycle principles and functions.
• Brings a contemporary, enterprise-wide perspective to financial function with strong business acumen and strategic vision.
• Aligns financial strategy with the organization’s mission, vision, and values while turning strategy into actionable plans.
• Serves as a credible, articulate voice across the health system; communicates complex financial issues clearly at all levels, including the Board.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment, earning trust when making difficult decisions.
• Proven ability to drive results through strong organizational skills, effective partnerships, and customer service focus.
• Established track record of success in advancing financial health and organizational performance.

 The Organization: Ozarks Healthcare is a $170M net revenue, comprehensive health system based in West Plains, Missouri, delivering top-quality, compassionate medical care when it matters most. Ozarks Healthcare is an independent system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, family medicine and specialty clinics, along with pharmacies, complete rehabilitation, and home care services. Ozarks is a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1,300 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas.  The health system offers a wide range of services, including women's health, heart care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and cancer care. Additionally, Ozarks Healthcare provides community resources, patient financial services, and a nurse residency program to support both patients and healthcare professionals. The system also has strong physician engagement with Information technology, fostering collaboration that enhances clinical innovation, and has received national recognition. The Location: Tucked in the Ozark Mountains, near pristine wilderness areas and spring-fed streams, the City of West Plains attracts nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching for a small-town feel with big-city conveniences.   As the largest city within 100 miles in Missouri, West Plains provides the most options for lodging, dining, outfitting, and other services. It’s been this way since 1883 when the railroad came to West Plains, establishing the town as the regional hub of trade and commerce. Now thousands of people enjoy great schools, quality healthcare, higher education, and a progressive spirit of entrepreneurship made possible by forward-thinking civic leaders.  More information can be found at:https://explorewestplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/2025-explore-west-plains-guidebook.pdf  Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:  Richard HeishmanRichard.Heishman@amnhealthcare.com About B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search  B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates. #BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-RH1

                                               Chief Financial OfficerBassett Health NetworkCooperstown, NY The Opportunity AMN Healthcare has partnered with Bassett Healthcare Network (BHN) for a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. The SVP/CFO will provide vision, leadership, planning, consultation, and stewardship to BHN with responsibility for the continuous development and implementation of strategies to increase financial and operational efficiencies with no compromise to quality of care while producing profitable operations.  The Organization The hub of BHN is Bassett Medical Center which, in addition to traditional hospital-based care such as a birthing center and inpatient medical and surgical care, also offers sophisticated outpatient diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Bassett Medical Center is an affiliate of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Bassett Medical Group is comprised of a full-time, salaried staff numbering more than 400 physicians and other advanced practice clinicians who provide primary and specialty care at the Bassett Clinic and staff BMC. In the region, the Bassett Medical Group also staffs over two dozen community-based primary care center throughout eight counties. In addition to Bassett Medical Center, BHN has four area community hospitals: Cobleskill Regional Hospital, O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, Little Falls Hospital, and A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta provide acute inpatient care and 24-7 emergency care.   The Position The SVP/CFO reports to the President and CEO of BHN and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The individual selected will partner with the President and CEO in evaluating strategic decisions and providing advice and counsel, based on experience and sound financial analysis.The SVP/CFO is responsible for the development, interpretation, coordination and administration of the organization's policies and practices related to financial operations; accounting; treasury management; revenue cycle; payer contracting; budgeting; payroll, practitioners compensation programs; financial and capital planning, cash flow management; supply chain; financing and bank relations; and the lead executive for the Optum partnership and other selected outsourcing arrangements. BHN seeks a hands on, operational leader able to proactively identify opportunities for cost containment and revenue generation and to drive these changes across the Network, in a thoughtful and collaborative manner and maintain the integrity of the financial reports. The ideal candidate will be a proven healthcare finance executive who can provide expert guidance to the senior leadership team on all financial matters and strategies. The new executive must truly enjoy working with physicians, nurses and hospital staff and be able to translate and streamline financial data into meaningful information that is standardized, useful, and productive for operations.   The Community Cooperstown is a village in and the county seat of Otsego County, New York. A charming place to visit and the perfect village to call home, the community offers the comforts of a small town, with the recreation and culture of a bustling metropolis.  The village’s excellent schools – a 95% graduation rate – quality healthcare opportunities and low crime rates create a perfect atmosphere to raise a family and are some of the virtues that have enticed close to 2,000 people to call Cooperstown home. Most of the village lies within the town of Otsego, but some of the eastern part is in the town of Middlefield. Located at the foot of Otsego Lake in the Central New York Region, Cooperstown is approximately 60 miles west of Albany, 67 miles southeast of Syracuse and 145 miles northwest of New York City. Inquiries, applications and referrals For additional information, applications or referrals please contact Beth RossBeth.ross@amnhealthcare.com#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-BR1 

The OrganizationOverlake Medical Center & Clinics is a non-profit regional healthcare system in Bellevue, WA, serving the Eastside since 1960. It is comprised of a 349-bed acute care hospital, Level III Trauma Center, and a network of 36 clinics (primary, urgent, specialty). Overlake has been recognized as a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital, and with Leapfrog A ratings. Overlake joined MultiCare Health System in 2024 as the flagship of the North Puget Sound region. Fiscal year 2024 net revenue was approximately $785M.The PositionThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and the Board. The CFO provides financial leadership for Overlake and affiliates including strategy, operations, and fiscal health. Key Responsibilities:

• Financial integrity: Accounting, reporting, audit, tax, capital management.
• Strategic planning: Forecasting, long-range planning, capital investment.
• Operational improvement: Cost containment, labor productivity, revenue cycle oversight.
• Treasury & Risk: Cash management, debt financing, insurance.
• Governance: Board finance committee, fiduciary duties.
• Partnership: Work within MultiCare matrix and regional growth initiatives.

The Ideal CandidateAn MBA is required; CPA is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a proven healthcare CFO with experience in system and independent hospital settings. The CFO will have expertise in GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls. He or she will have demonstrated turnaround success and operational finance acumen. The successful candidate has leadership experience in team development and change management. Desired personal attributes include collaboration, agility, decisiveness, high emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills.The LocationBellevue, WA is an affluent, tech-driven city with a high quality of life, diverse population, and top-ranked schools. Bellevue is located across Lake Washington from Seattle.Compensation & BenefitsOverlake is offering a competitive executive package including a base salary of $400k to $450k, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus. Benefits include Aetna medical plans, Delta Dental, 403(b) with 7% match, SERP (10% deferred comp), life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, and wellness programs.Procedure for CandidacyInterested candidates should provide their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining key leadership experiences to Beth Ross of AMN Healthcare using the email address below. All interactions will remain confidential. To apply, provide recommendations, or to request additional information on this opportunity, please contact:Beth RossConsultantAMN HealthcareBeth.ross@amnhealthcare.com#BESmith#BESRescruitment#LI-BR1