Chief Financial Officer - Administration

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association.

Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

The Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President (CFO & SVP) is responsible for providing financial leadership and the coordination of UCI Health's financial operations, reporting procedures, budget development, and management functions. The CFO & SVP is also responsible for ensuring financial strength to fulfill strategic objectives and maintain financial stability in alignment with the organization's clinical, research, and teaching missions.

They will assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long‑term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts, and create and establish annual financial objectives. The CFO & SVP is also responsible for developing and implementing value‑based strategies. The CFO & SVP is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing proactive and creative financial guidance and advice to the Board of Directors and other senior leaders.

They are a key collaborative and strategic partner of the President, Dean, and the senior leadership team of UCI Health.

• A graduate degree in business administration, health care administration management or related field is required

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in executive finance leadership within a large, integrated, complex health system, healthcare industry public accounting, or financial consulting for large health Academic health system financial management experience preferred.
• System healthcare experience in an advanced, competitive
• Strong experience producing reliable financial projections and pro‑forma
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a matrixed organization
• Significant experience working with auditors, internal controls, and compliance‑related
• Experience directing high‑functioning, matrixed teams with a proven record of developing effective, high‑performing leaders.
• Record of accomplishment of enhancing overall financial outcomes to get an organization to the next

• A leader with a commitment to visibility within the organization and
• An authentic, relational person who brings a compassionate, culture‑first mindset, strong mission orientation, and exceptional interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Possesses outstanding oral and written communication skills and has a direct, honest, and open
• Balances the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders; appreciates the complex nature of academic health systems and recognizes the interplay of individual and collective interests.
• Collaborates and builds partnerships with other clinical and operational…