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About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Position Summary

This executive leader serves as the chief financial strategist for City of Hope – Phoenix and its Outpatient Care Centers, guiding the organization’s financial performance, long‑range planning, and operational decision‑making. The role blends high‑level financial stewardship with hands‑on partnership across clinical, operational, and corporate teams.

You will shape the annual operating budget, oversee month‑end performance reporting, lead capital planning, and drive both short‑ and long‑term financial strategies—including pricing, growth initiatives, and new business ventures. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you’ll translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen organizational performance, compliance, and efficiency.

This position also leads financial due diligence for expansion opportunities, including physician practice acquisitions and service line development, and directs managed care financial strategy and payer contract negotiations. You act as the primary financial liaison between corporate finance and local business units, ensuring alignment, transparency, and fiscal accountability across the enterprise.

Depending on organizational needs, this role may also provide leadership oversight for Decision Support, Business Services, Finance, Culinary, Security, and Transportation.

Essential Functions

• Lead managed care financial strategy, including contract negotiations with payers and insurance carriers.
• Serve as the financial liaison between corporate finance functions and the Phoenix business unit.
• Provide executive‑level financial and business decision support to City of Hope – Phoenix leadership.
• Educate department leaders on budget development, capital planning, and financial management.
• Direct financial due diligence and projections for new ventures, acquisitions, and service line expansion.
• Compile, interpret, and present financial data in a clear, meaningful way.
• Oversee and ensure quality across finance, accounting, and revenue cycle functions centralized under City of Hope.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and analyze monthly variances.
• Present financial performance and strategic insights to the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board.
• Generate and analyze financial reports, offering recommendations to improve performance.
• Distribute financial reporting to appropriate departments and stakeholders.
• Review month‑end financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and evaluate capital expenditure justifications and monitor capital spending for budget adherence.
• Develop financial monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Conduct pricing studies and support pricing strategy.
• Serve as a financial resource to department heads across the organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support departmental goals and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in required meetings and training.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence and consistent use of the City of Hope brand platform.
• Motivate, coach, and develop staff.
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and apply lean principles to enhance operations.
• Adhere to all City of Hope policies, procedures, safety standards, and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MHA or MPH preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of management experience, ideally within healthcare finance or a similarly complex environment.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.