The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Posting Number SRGV8456

Working Title CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, UT HEALTH RGV

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department School of Medicine

FTE 1.0

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of UT Health RGV is a key member of the Health Affairs executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the UT Health RGV organization. To provide strategic financial planning, revenue cycle management, budgeting, financial reporting, oversight of managed care contracts, and to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The CFO plays a critical role in driving financial performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency across the healthcare enterprise.

Description of Duties

• Leads all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and reporting for UT Health RGV.
• Oversees all aspects of revenue cycle, including patient access, billing, coding, collections, and denials management.
• Provides financial leadership in capital planning, cost control initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets financial reports for informed decision-making and to ensure the health care organization’s fiscal health.
• Ensures alignment of financial strategies with UTRGV Chief Finance Officer.
• Manages relationships and negotiations with payers; evaluates, negotiates, and administers managed care contracts.
• Ensures the development and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Establishes financial strategies to support short- and long-term organizational goals.
• Ensures compliance with local, federal and state regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other applicable healthcare financial standards.
• Collaborates with department heads to develop budgets, monitor variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Leads and mentors finance staff to foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provides support to Executive Leadership and respective Medical Service, Research and Development Plan (MSRDP) Board of Directors with financial insights, dashboards, and risk management analysis.
• Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Investigates and maintains current best practices and planning resources shown to improve and accelerate fiscal stability.
• Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures.
• Participates in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and conventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of progressive financial leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting to include revenue cycle management and supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience

Involvement with managed care contract negotiation and payer relations. Familiarity with healthcare financial systems and electronic medical record (EMR) platforms is highly desirable. Proficiency with financial analytics software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or hospital information systems (e.g., MEDITECH, Cerner, EPIC). Knowledge of healthcare grants and alternative payment models (APMs).Experience working in a rural or community-based healthcare environment.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general professional office/healthcare environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple populations. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate. Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers. Excellent leadership, analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style. Demonstrated success in cost reduction, operational efficiency, or revenue enhancement initiatives. Ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences, including clinical leaders and board members.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date 09/01/2025

Grant Funded Position No

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48154

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