Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Responsibilities:

• Must have sound financial and analytical skills
• BA in Accounting or Business Admin/related field (Minimum)
• 5 – 7 years of prior work and leadership experience
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experienced in healthcare financial roles
• Strong leadership skills
• Technology proficient 
• Annual budget processing
• Analyze financial statements, interprets financial reports, and forecast
• Cost management
• Monitor financial activities and risk management
• Good communication skills
• Develops policies for purchasing supplies and equipment
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Develop the financial strategy, plans, budgets and forecasts for the hospital.
• Build and lead the finance and accounting team, including recruitment, training and development.
• Establish financial policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, revenue cycle and treasury.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, investors and financial partners.
• Drive cost savings and revenue enhancement initiatives to optimize financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, audit and financial reporting requirements.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team and board.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Effective communication skills with a good command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Master’s degree and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5+ years as a CFO or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement models, revenue cycle and accounting.
• Proven track record of driving financial strategy and optimizing fiscal performance.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills. Able to deliver data-driven insights.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Able to develop a high-performing finance team.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity, with a strong internal control and fiscal compliance mindset.
• Exceptional communicator, able to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to change and implement change initiatives.
• Must be eloquent and exude confidence.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role within a large hospital or health system
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare operations, finance, regulations, quality and safety best practices.
  
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
  
• Strategic thinker with the vision and business acumen to position the hospital for long-term success.
  
• Must have or be able to obtain required licensure to practice in Nigeria.