Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO (Managed Care or Healthcare)

Job Summary

The Financial Services Chief of Staff (FSCS) serves as a strategic advisor, enterprise integrator, and execution leader for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, the FSCS partners closely with the CFO and Finance leadership team to advance the organization’s financial sustainability, operational transformation, and enterprise strategic priorities across Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and PASC.

Duties

Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CFO and Finance leadership team, ensuring alignment between Finance priorities and enterprise strategic objectives. Partner with the CFO to drive execution of Finance strategic priorities related to financial sustainability, reporting and analytics modernization, operational transformation, regulatory readiness, and enterprise stewardship. Facilitate enterprise-wide coordination and alignment across Finance initiatives, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and timely execution. Support the CFO in prioritization, strategic planning, governance, and executive decision-making activities. Identify organizational barriers, execution risks, and cross-functional dependencies that may impede strategic initiatives and proactively facilitate resolution. Strengthens operational discipline and leadership alignment across the Finance organization through effective governance structures, communication cadence, and executive follow-through. Help ensure that Finance perspectives are effectively integrated into enterprise discussions, strategic initiatives, and organizational decision-making. Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives and special projects sponsored by the Office of the CFO that require enterprise alignment, executive coordination, and operational oversight. Establish and maintain mechanisms to track strategic priorities, monitor execution progress, and elevate risks or decisions requiring executive intervention. Improve leadership operating effectiveness by optimizing meeting structures, executive governance processes, prioritization frameworks, and organizational communication flows. Coordinate executive-level forums, leadership discussions, and Finance governance activities to ensure strategic clarity and execution accountability. Drive operational rigor and organizational transparency across key Finance initiatives and transformation efforts. Lead the preparation of high-quality executive communications, board presentations, briefing materials, talking points, and strategic updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Support the CFO in preparing for Board meetings, executive leadership discussions, enterprise presentations, and external stakeholder engagements. Translate complex financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic topics into concise, actionable, executive-level communications. Ensure consistency, clarity, and strategic alignment across Finance messaging and enterprise communications involving the Office of the CFO. Represent the Office of the CFO in key meetings and strategic discussions as appropriate. Synthesize financial, operational, market, and regulatory information into actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership. Support enterprise decision-making through structured analysis, scenario evaluation, prioritization frameworks, and strategic assessment. Monitor emerging healthcare, regulatory, and financial trends that may impact organizational strategy, financial performance, or operational execution. Assist in identifying enterprise risks, execution challenges, and opportunities for organizational improvement. Serve as a connector across Finance and enterprise leadership teams to strengthen collaboration, alignment, and execution. Build strong partnerships with leaders across Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Health Care Services, Compliance, Network Management, Procurement, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, operational excellence, and enterprise stewardship across the Finance organization. Support organizational change initiatives and enterprise transformation efforts requiring Finance leadership and coordination.

Education & Experience

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Education Preferred: Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Experience Required: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare, managed care, consulting, finance, strategy, operations, or related fields. Experience within Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, D-SNP, or Covered California environments. Experience working closely with Finance leadership or enterprise operational leadership teams. Experience working within highly regulated healthcare or managed care environments. Experience Preferred: At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare, managed care, consulting, finance, strategy, operations, or related fields. Experience within Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, D-SNP, or Covered California environments. Experience working closely with Finance leadership or enterprise operational leadership teams. Experience working within highly regulated healthcare or managed care environments. Skills Required: Exceptional executive presence and strategic thinking capability. Strong business and financial acumen. Ability to operate effectively in highly complex and rapidly evolving environments. Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across multiple levels of the organization. Outstanding organizational alignment and cross-functional leadership skills. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to synthesize highly complex information into concise executive-level insights and recommendations. Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters. Strong project leadership and execution management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Excellent facilitation, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships, fostering teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. Excellent ability and knowledge in analyzing data, identifying problems, and making informed decisions, often in complex or ambiguous situations. Ability to identify organizational risks, operational barriers, and execution gaps and proactively facilitate resolution. Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and shifting enterprise priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and executive presentation development.

Additional Information

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change. L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Tuition Reimbursement - Retirement Plans - Medical, Dental and Vision - Wellness Program - Volunteer Time Off (VTO)