Interim CFO

Interim CFO Southern California

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a busy hospital in Southern California undergoing a period of operational and financial transformation. This role is ideal for a healthcare finance leader with a proven track record in acute care settings who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving financial sustainability, transparency, and alignment with clinical priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support hospital transformation and long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic guidance to the executive team on cost containment, revenue optimization, and capital allocation.
• Partner closely with operations, clinical leadership, and department heads to align financial goals with patient care objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement, and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Improve financial processes and internal controls while guiding teams through change management initiatives.
• Support payer contract analysis, service line profitability reviews, and strategic business development efforts.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within an acute care hospital or health system.
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement, value-based care models, and hospital finance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to drive aligned decision-making.
• Skilled in building financial transparency and accountability across complex organizations.
• Availability to begin within 2-4 weeks from date of offer, and to be on-site in Los Angeles for the duration of the engagement.