Chief Financial Officer

Company: NYC Health
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key leadership role within the hospital and is responsible for overseeing the financial operations. The CFO will manage the hospital’s financial planning, accounting, reporting, and overall fiscal health while ensuring compliance with all regulations and maintaining a high standard of financial stewardship. This position works collaboratively with senior leadership to ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the hospital as a public acute care facility. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and execute the financial strategy to align with the hospital’s goals and objectives, ensuring financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. • Provide financial guidance to the CEO to support decision-making and organizational planning, especially on financial matters, including budget, grants, patient access, patient accounts, managed care, revenue initiatives, utilization management, and health information management. • Lead the budget department in preparation of the annual budget, working closely with department heads and stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. • Monitor hospital performance against expense and revenue budgets, providing actionable insights to senior leadership. • Supervise the financial operations team, including budget, grants, patient access, patient accounts, managed care, revenue initiatives, emergency department operations, peri-op services operations, utilization management, and health information management. • Direct and mentor a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure the team is aligned with the hospitals goals and can effectively execute on its financial strategy. • Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within the finance team and across departments, ensuring clear communication, high levels of accountability, and alignment with organizational objectives. • Present regular financial updates to executive leadership and stakeholders, offering insights into the hospital’s financial position, risks, opportunities, and progress toward financial goals. • Work closely with other senior leaders, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), to integrate financial considerations into clinical, operational, and strategic decision-making. • Partner with department heads to develop financial budgets, provide financial insights, and monitor financial performance, helping departments manage resources efficiently and stay within budget. • Performs other duties as needed. Minimum Qualifications 1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Hospital Health Care, Medical Administration or a related program, and six (6) years of full-time experience in high-level responsible business administration, administration, public administration or an equivalent area, or as an Assistant Hospital Administrator in a position of direct responsibility for total operations or major parts thereof in a hospital setting including substantial exposure in meeting community needs; or 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above; and eight (8)years of high-level experience in areas as described in “1” above. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs

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