SyndicatedFractional CFOTucson, Arizona, United States
Full-time CFO, Tenet Healthcare Corporation
FULL-TIME CFO JOB · HEALTHTECH SECTOR · TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

Full-time CFO at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, based in Tucson. Full posting below, with the day rate stated or estimated with its basis.
Full-time CFO — the posting in full
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- Years
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience;
- Certification
Accounting/Finance focus or a CPA)
- Certification
MBA, MHA, and/or CPA strongly preferred
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services
company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United
Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country,
which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also
operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other
outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global
business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary
provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals,
health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the
Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate
care in the communities we serve. For more information, please
visit www.tenethealth.com
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MARKET SUMMARY:
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson Arizona
St. Joseph’s is a level-1 trauma center with 486 beds and home to the Carondelet
Neurological Institute, DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Carondelet Joint
Replacement Center. St. Joseph’s is one of the region’s most comfortable labor
and delivery units. The hospital also provides high-quality care and customer
service in programs such as neurosurgery, cerebrovascular, spine, cardiology,
electrophysiology, orthopedics, general surgery, vascular surgery, digestive
health, stroke, and emergency medicine.
Additional services include the following:
- 24/7 emergency care with online check in program
- Carondelet Neurological Institute for the diagnosis, treatment, and support
- of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, illnesses, and cancers
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center offering total joint replacement surgery
- and rehabilitation and is the only center in the Nation Joint Commission
- Certified for the replacement of all four joints – ankle, knee, hip, and
- shoulder including robotics-assisted surgery.
- St. Joseph’s is certified by the DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and St.
- Mary’s is DNV certified as a Primary Stroke Center.
- Minimally invasive da Vinci robotic surgery suits urological, colorectal,
- general, and gynecological surgery
- Advanced technology for brain and spine care, including robotic assisted
- surgery and a state-of-the-art BrainSuite iCT operating suite.
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Hearing Services for adults and children
- Nationally certified cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
- Variety of classes and support groups
At Carondelet, we strive for excellence in health care. Our doctors, nurses and
specialty programs and services have won numerous awards and distinctions for
excellence and innovation. And while we don’t like to toot our own horn, we
believe these honors speak volumes to the level of advanced care you can expect
to receive when you walk through our doors. We celebrate just a few of these
achievements below.
- St. Joseph's and Holy Cross Hospitals have been recognized for quality
- maternity care by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers for their
- proven expertise, high quality care and patient results as designated
- Maternity Centers in Southern Arizona.
- Excellence in heart and stroke care is a longstanding tradition at both St.
Mary’s Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Carondelet St. Mary’s and St.
Joseph’s Hospitals are both accredited by the Society for Cardiovascular Care
as Chest Pain Centers.
- St. Joseph’s is certified by DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- St. Joseph’s operates a State Level I Trauma Center.
- St. Raphael’s Freestanding Emergency Center was opened in March of 2021 and
is associated with St. Joseph’s Hospital.
https://www.carondelet.org/our-locations/st-josephs
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for safeguarding facility
assets and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial statements in
accordance with GAAP. This role oversees compliance with financial policies, the
effectiveness of internal controls, and overall financial governance.
As a key member of the facility leadership team, the CFO partners with the CEO
and A-Team to develop and execute strategic and financial plans, while
maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external
regulatory bodies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- FUNCTIONAL EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- The CFO leads financial strategy, planning, and performance management for the
- facility, including risk identification, mitigation, and communication of
financial risks and opportunities. This role collaborates closely with corporate
functions (e.g., Accounting, Audit, Legal, Treasury, IT) to ensure alignment and
operational effectiveness.
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial Performance & Planning
- Analyze daily operating results to ensure that revenues, expenses, and
- labor are within budgeted objectives; advise department heads and
- administration of needed changes and improvements
- Drive productivity and length of stay (LOS) initiatives to optimize
- operational efficiency, resource utilization, and financial performance
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans
- (including rolling forecasts)
- Provide accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis
- Controls & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls, financial systems, and recordkeeping
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GAAP, and company policies
- Promote ethical financial practices and audit readiness
- Revenue Cycle & Operations
- Oversee revenue cycle performance, including denials management,
- reimbursement, charge capture, and collections
- Partner with stakeholders to improve financial and operational outcomes
- Capital & Investment Management
- Evaluate capital projects and business opportunities, assessing financial
- impact and ROI
- Manage capital deployment in alignment with financial plans
- Strategic Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, growth
- opportunities, and financial planning
- Analyze new business opportunities, including managed care contracts and
- program expansion
- ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP - EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- The CFO is expected to drive financial and operational excellence through:
- Judgment & Execution: Deliver consistent financial performance, maintain
- strong controls, and adapt to market dynamics
- Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, contributing to
- growth, cost management, and long-term strategy
- Financial Influence: Translate complex financial concepts into actionable
- insights across all levels of the organization
- Operational Rigor: Set clear financial targets, monitor performance, and
- drive accountability
- Talent Development: Build and develop high-performing finance teams, ensuring
- strong succession pipelines
QUALIFICATIONS
- CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; Healthcare
- experience is required
- Strong background in financial operations, planning, reimbursement, and
- capital management
- Demonstrated success improving financial performance in complex environments
- Experience with managed care contracting and regulatory compliance
- Skills & Attributes:
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into clear
- insights
- Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence across functions
- High integrity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills
- Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure
- environments
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required (or Business degree with
- Accounting/Finance focus or a CPA)
- MBA, MHA, and/or CPA strongly preferred
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