Assistant Chief Financial Officer

This position is incentive eligible. At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

About the role

As the Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Galen College of Nursing, you will serve as Galen’s senior finance operating leader, responsible for Galen financial integrity, accounting oversight, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, audit coordination, and decision support. Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant CFO provides Galen-focused financial leadership, insight, and operating support to strengthen financial performance, support strategic planning, inform resource allocation, and ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting for Galen leadership, HCA stakeholders, and Board audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CAO’s Galen finance partner, providing financial insight into Galen operating performance, cost discipline, resource allocation, and financial risks/opportunities.
• Own Galen campus and program financial analysis, including revenue trends, expense drivers, contribution performance, capital requests, facility-related economics, and investment tradeoffs.
• Prepare decision-ready financial materials for Galen senior leadership, the CAO, CEO, Board audiences, and HCA finance stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the College’s Senior Management Team in the financial and functional decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of Galen’s mission and strategic plan.
• Maintain the company’s system of accounts and keep records for all company transactions and assets.
• Prepare annual budget in coordination with management and school administration.
• Coordinate with HCA for financial information, tax requests, and payroll among other areas as appropriate.
• Maintain financial reporting integrity, accounting standards, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable parent-company policies.
• Support Galen strategic planning by translating operational priorities into financial models, scenarios, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Develop and lead the Galen finance team with clear roles, operating cadence, analytical discipline, responsiveness, and professional development.
• Perform financial analysis and other special projects as required.
• Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross-departmental teamwork and customer service.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with outside CPA firm.
• Provide additional assistance to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related area required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Ten plus years of progressive financial management experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and technical skills.
• Highly organized with ability to work in a team environment, multitask, and prioritize projects.
• Passion for getting things done and an appreciation for details.
• Ability to respect the confidential nature of the work and information in the Executive’s office at all times.
• Demonstrated managerial and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAGE100 and FRX/BizNet financial reporting software is preferred.

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to sit at a computer desk for 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.