Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

HR Administration

The Chief Financial Officer will be a highly credible, mission‑driven financial leader with the judgment, presence, and strategic orientation required to steward a complex, integrated safety‑net health system. This leader will bring the ability to balance rigor and discipline with pragmatism and creativity, operating effectively in an environment shaped by public accountability, constrained resources, and multiple stakeholder interests. The CFO will be comfortable navigating ambiguity, addressing competing priorities, and translating financial insight into clear, actionable guidance that informs decision‑making at the executive and board levels. Equally important, the ideal candidate will be a collaborative partner to clinical, administrative, and operational leaders across Denver Health—someone who builds trust, communicates with clarity, and anchors financial leadership in service of the organization’s mission, community impact, and long‑term sustainability.

The CFO oversees strategic financial goals for the organization and develops and executes on related plans. Responsible for the fiscal functions for all components of Denver Health including the development, interpretation, coordination, and administration of organizational policy. Areas reporting include Accounting, Budget, Capital Development, the Denver Health Medical Plan (DHMP), Payroll, Revenue Cycle, Reimbursement, and Banking/Treasury Management. Collaborates with the CEO and Executive Staff in determining the strategic direction of the organization within the parameters and mission of Denver Health and carries responsibility for executing a financial plan in support of the strategic plan. The CFO manages, directs, plans and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; serves as a member of the Executive Staff team and collaborates with Administrative, Medical and Operational Leadership.

Essential Functions

• Provides direction and mentoring to ACFO and Director-level staff for areas of responsibility. (15%)
• Directs all accounting functions, including production of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and the annual audit. (5%)
• Maintains ultimate responsibility for the annual budgeting process and interim budgeting activities. (5%)
• Generates data and analysis in support of management decision making such as cost accounting, budget reports and analysis, and labor productivity and benchmarking reports and analysis. (5%)
• Understands federal, state and local legislative and policymaking activities that have a financial impact to the organization and develops optimization strategies to address impacts. (5%)
• Oversees all Revenue Cycle functions, including enrollment (Medical Assistance site) registration/admissions, hospital and physician coding and billing, payer contracting and medical records. (5%)
• Oversees major contracts such as the Medical Assistance site contract with the State of Colorado and the nursing facility affiliation agreement. (5%)
• Provides Executive oversight over the Denver Health Medical Plan (DHMP) via direct reporting relationship of the CEO of DHMP to the CFO. (5%)
• Chairs the Capital Development/Real Estate Committee and oversees the financial aspects of all real estate acquisition and divestiture. Supports and/or serves on subsidiary organizations or other related Denver Health entities. Develops and maintains the financial plan to support the regular review of the facilities’ capital development. (5%)
• Serves as member of and staffs the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FAC). Serves as member of the DHMP FAC, DHMP Board (Treasurer), DH Foundation Finance Committee member and officer of several boards for various property holding companies. (5%)
• Advises on the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives for Denver Health. Develops a financial plan in support of the strategic plan. (5%)
• Maintains effective relationships and open communication with patients, families, staff, contractors and the community. (5%)
• Attends formal educational classes as required by Denver Health. Pursues learning opportunities to enhance performance. (5%)
• Drives a culture of process and performance improvement through the use of Lean and other tools. (5%)
• Leads special projects, such as joint ventures and operational excellence initiatives. (5%)
• Enhances employee engagement by providing the resources, support and tools to promote efficiency, innovation and teamwork. (5%)
• Mentors, guides and coaches direct reports in order to expand their capabilities and build management depth in the organization for succession planning. (5%)
• Staffs, trains, advises, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and/or discharges staff at multiple levels. (5%)

Education

• Master's Degree In Accounting, Finance, or related field (Required)

or

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or Finance + Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Certified Publica Accountant (CPA) (Required)

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience as sitting CFO in a complex, non-profit and/or safety net healthcare system (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication skills to interact effectively with Denver Health’s current service/client base, prospective customers, and all levels of Denver Health management.
• The ability to understand apply and teach financial management concepts including forecasting, assist exploring strategic options and develop creative solutions to complex government and business issues.
• The ability to interpret and analyze financial and statistical information.
• The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable alternative solutions to a question or problem and evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative.
• Special skills required include business acumen, strategic planning, LEAN processes improvement, organization assessment, highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in resource utilization, policy development, quality assurance, and an in-depth understanding of clinical business and financial functions.
• Microsoft Office skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$524,500.00 - $717,700.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.