Assistant Chief Financial Officer

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) role supports a hospital finance leadership pipeline, serving as a direct pathway into the hospital Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. This position leads the Financial Accounting and Reporting Department, with responsibility for maintaining effective and efficient service delivery.

Role Summary

The ACFO is a critical financial leadership position that functions as a direct tributary into the hospital CFO role. The role manages the Financial Accounting and Reporting Department to ensure effective and efficient service to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of how healthcare finance application can impact both clinical and financial outcomes
• Execute HCA Healthcare’s capital asset management process
• Apply knowledge of HIM and Case Management/Care Coordination functions
• Build expertise in productivity, staffing, and scheduling
• Apply competence in hospital accounting, internal control environment, and compliance requirements
• Establish strong executive presence through temperament, competencies, and skills across different situations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another related area is required
• Minimum of three years of finance/accounting or public accounting/audit experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a hospital Controller is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• CPA is preferred
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred

Location and Work Setting

• Webster, TX
• Onsite role

Compensation and Incentives

This position is incentive eligible.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional benefits for dental and vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources supporting emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support including fertility and family building benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance including tuition, student loan and certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income