Chief Financial Officer

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Executive Office

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help shape the future of one of the nation's leading cancer centers.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the senior executive accountable for integrating payer relations, financial planning, and revenue cycle to support financial sustainability and strategic growth. The CFO has enterprise-level accountability for revenue strategy, payer reimbursement and the financial infrastructure necessary to optimize net patient service revenue and overall institutional financial performance. The CFO plans, leads, organizes and directs all activities within the Institute’s Department of Finance. This role shapes the Institute’s strategic agenda and establishes financial policies, systems, and processes that enable effective decision making, accurate financial reporting, and strong internal controls. The CFO also provides executive oversight of payer relations, including payer contracting strategy, reimbursement optimization, managed care relationships, and alignment of payer initiatives with the Institute’s financial, clinical, and strategic objectives. The CFO oversees finance, treasury, and accounting operations, serves as a senior staff member on the Finance Committee of the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Board of Directors, and is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and resource management to support organizational goals.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished healthcare finance executive who is passionate about mission-driven leadership, thrives in a complex healthcare environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the future of cancer care.
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What You'll Do
As CFO, you will:
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on financial strategy and organizational performance.
• Lead the development and execution of financial plans that support Roswell Park's long-term growth and mission.
• Oversee all finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Provide executive leadership for revenue cycle operations, reimbursement strategy, payer relations, and contract performance.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen revenue integrity, improve cash flow, optimize reimbursement, and enhance overall financial performance.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and research leaders to align financial strategies with organizational priorities.
• Lead payer contracting and managed care strategies while building strong relationships with commercial and governmental payers.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, sound financial controls, regulatory compliance, and successful audit outcomes.
• Oversee supply chain operations, procurement strategy, contract management, and resource stewardship across the organization.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing leaders and teams across multiple functional areas.
• Use data, analytics, and industry insights to identify opportunities, manage risk, and support informed decision-making.
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What You'll Bring
You may be an excellent fit for this role if you are:
• A strategic healthcare finance leader who can balance long-term vision with operational excellence.
• An influential collaborator who builds strong relationships across clinical, operational, academic, and administrative teams.
• A results-oriented executive with a track record of driving financial performance and organizational growth.
• A thoughtful leader who values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about supporting a mission that improves and saves lives.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field with a minimum of eight years of progressive healthcare financial leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and a minimum of ten years of full-time experience in healthcare public accounting or financial management including executive-level responsibility.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) credentials preferred.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare finance, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, reimbursement, and revenue cycle management.
• Significant experience with payer contracting, managed care strategy, reimbursement optimization, and payer relationship management.
• Demonstrated success leading complex healthcare organizations through financial planning and strategic growth initiatives.
• Experience partnering with revenue cycle, legal, compliance, clinical, and executive teams on reimbursement and payer strategies.
• Familiarity with healthcare financial systems, electronic health records, and decision support tools; EHR implementation experience preferred.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
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Why You'll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park, your work has purpose.
As the nation's first cancer center and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York, Roswell Park has been at the forefront of cancer research, treatment, and innovation for more than a century.
When you join Roswell Park, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating cancer's grip on humanity through personalized care, groundbreaking discoveries, and the healing power of hope.
What sets us apart:
• Mission with meaning – Every role contributes to improving and saving lives.
• Innovation and discovery – Work alongside nationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and leaders advancing the future of cancer care.
• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values respect, inclusion, teamwork, and shared success.
• Leadership impact – Help guide strategic decisions that support transformational patient care, research, and education.
• Professional growth – Expand your influence and career while working in a nationally renowned organization recognized for excellence.
• Commitment to people – At Roswell Park, employees are heard, valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the financial future of an organization changing the course of cancer care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time experience in healthcare public accounting or financial management including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity; or
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time experience in healthcare public accounting or financial management including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity.

NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

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