Job Description & Requirements
Chief Financial Officer
StartDate: ASAP
Griffin Health is seeking an accomplished healthcare finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a highly visible opportunity to help shape the financial future of an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization known for its commitment to person-centered care and its community.
Griffin Health is anchored by Griffin Hospital, a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital, and delivers hospital, primary, and specialty care throughout Connecticut’s Lower Naugatuck Valley and neighboring communities. Griffin Health is the parent company of, and serves as the flagship model for Planetree International, the internationally recognized organization that pioneered a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
The Opportunity
Reporting To The President And CEO And Serving On The Senior Leadership Team, The CFO Will Lead Financial Strategy And Operations Across Griffin Health. Key Priorities Include
- Strengthening operating performance, liquidity, and long-term financial sustainability
- Advancing revenue cycle performance and modernization
- Leveraging automation and AI to improve financial operations
- Overseeing reimbursement, managed care, treasury, debt, capital planning, and the 340B program
- Supporting service-line growth, physician recruitment, and strategic investments
- Developing a strong finance team and strengthening partnerships across clinical and operational leadership
Ideal Candidate
Griffin Seeks a Hands-on, Collaborative Healthcare Finance Leader With
- 7–10 years of progressive healthcare financial leadership experience
- Significant senior-level experience within an acute care hospital-based organization Expertise in hospital finance, revenue cycle, reimbursement, managed care, cash flow, debt, and capital planning
- Understanding of daily operations and willingness to contribute to analysis and problem-solving.
- A track record of improving financial and operational performance
- Experience working effectively with executive teams, Boards, physicians, and operational leaders Prior hospital CFO experience is preferred, although accomplished VP or deputy finance leaders ready to step into a CFO role will be considered. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline and a master's degree are required; CPA designation is preferred.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range of $450,000 to $550,000 reflects a good faith estimate of the potential base compensation for this leadership position at the time of posting. This range is subject to change and may be updated in the future. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) years of relevant experience, education, credentials, etc.
Derby, CT
The area combines established neighborhoods, small-town communities, and access to the cultural and professional resources of nearby New Haven. The region offers a range of residential settings, from Valley neighborhoods to surrounding suburban and more rural communities. Nearby New Haven provides access to Yale University, museums and galleries, theater, live music, and a well-known dining scene.
Outdoor recreation is readily available through the Derby Greenway, Osbornedale State Park, and nearby trails and open spaces. Long Island Sound adds opportunities for beach outings and boating. Route 8 connects the Valley to the wider region, and the Derby–Shelton station on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch provides rail connections toward New York City.
Procedure for Candidacy
Interested candidates are asked to reach out to the individual listed below. Referrals are also welcome.
Beth Ross
Consultant, C-Suite Executive Search
617-905-6164
Beth.ross@amnhealthcare.com
#BESRecruitment
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Finance, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services, Financial Planning
