Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Transformative Leadership Opportunity in Mission-Driven Healthcare

Join a financially stable, growth-oriented healthcare organization in New London County, CT, as their next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This full-time permanent role offers onsite work with flexibility, ideal for seasoned finance executives seeking impactful leadership in a supportive environment. Robert Half is proud to partner exclusively with this longstanding nonprofit healthcare provider to find a strategic CFO who can build on a solid financial foundation left by a retiring leader committed to a seamless transition.

About the Role

As CFO, you'll step into a well-run finance department with a high-performing team and collaborative leadership. This mission-driven organization prioritizes patient care, community health, and financial excellence. Lead finance, grants management, and revenue cycle operations while advising the CEO and Board. Enjoy exceptional work/life balance, strong benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in healthcare delivery. With the organization's healthy finances and expansion plans, this is your opportunity to drive strategic growth in New London County, CT—one of Connecticut's premier healthcare hubs.

Key Responsibilities

The CFO role demands visionary leadership across core financial functions:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning to support organizational growth and sustainability.
• Operational Oversight: Manage accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, implement robust internal controls, and lead audit compliance processes.
• Grants and Funding Expertise: Oversee grants budgeting, monitoring, and stewardship of federal and state funding sources, maximizing impact for mission-critical programs.
• Revenue Cycle Optimization: Direct the revenue cycle team to enhance reimbursements, streamline billing, and maintain strict compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Executive Advisory and Governance: Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and senior leaders; prepare and present financial insights to the Board, Finance Committee, and Audit Committee.
• Innovation and Efficiency: Champion process improvements, leverage technology for optimization, and promote data transparency to elevate the finance function.

This role is perfect for CFOs with healthcare or nonprofit experience ready to innovate in a stable, supportive setting.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, candidates should demonstrate:

• CPA certification or MBA/Master's degree (highly preferred).
• Proven executive finance leadership experience in dynamic environments.
• Hands-on experience in healthcare finance, nonprofit operations, or both.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with Boards, committees, auditors, lenders, and C-suite executives.
• A blend of corporate and nonprofit backgrounds is a strong plus, bringing diverse perspectives to strategic decision-making.

If you have a track record of financial stewardship in mission-driven sectors, this CFO position in New London, Connecticut, is your next career milestone.

Why Join Us

This opportunity stands out for its unique appeal in the competitive CFO job market:

• Financial Health and Growth: Join a thriving organization poised for expansion, with a retiring CFO ensuring knowledge transfer.
• Culture of Support: People-first environment with exceptional work/life balance, collaborative leadership, and a highly mission-driven focus on community healthcare impact.
• Comprehensive Rewards: Competitive salary around $180,000, strong benefits, 401(k) with employer match, and generous PTO.
• Professional Growth: Lead process improvements and technology initiatives in a stable department, with onsite flexibility in beautiful New London County, CT.

Robert Half guarantees confidentiality—all candidate backgrounds are shared only with permission. Contact Sal Fiorillo at Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf.com, referencing SF0013345346, to explore this rewarding CFO role. SEO keywords: CFO jobs New London CT, healthcare CFO, nonprofit finance leader, executive finance careers Connecticut.