Finance Officer

About the role

The Finance Officer will oversee the financial performance for Adventist Health's two Central Coast hospitals, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the financial performance of the hospital and plays a primary role in enabling the facility to respond effectively to market requests.
• Oversees the development and implementation of strategies and programs that enhance and maximize the financial performance operations, consistent with the values, practices and strategic objectives of the organization.
• Optimizes financial position, cash flow and capital.
• Oversees all financial services and functions.
• Affirms responsibility for long- and short-term financial planning.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or other relevant field: Required Master's Degree in Business Administration: Preferred Ten years' experience in a hospital or health care financial function including at least 5 years in a management level position: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Preferred

Essential Functions

• Partners with the CEO as it relates to responsibility for net operating income.
• Ensures stewardship, financial integrity and sustainability.
• Works in collaboration to create and implement the strategic goals of the hospital and One Adventist Health to achieve success in fulfilling the operating commitments.
• Collaborates with the executive team to identify opportunities for greater efficiencies and reduced expenses throughout the business unit.
• Supports operations that seek to implement standards, policies, and procedures for financial planning and reporting that are consistent with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements financial benchmarks, budgets, operating commitment goals, incentive goals, and reporting of key financial indicators to ensure accountability and on budget performance.
• Collaborates with system services departments of revenue cycle, real estate, managed care, finance, accounting, and other departments to optimize financial performance.
• Leads team-building, quality of work-life and staff development efforts within the finance functions.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of the financial report.
• Provides oversight for the review of journals, account reconciliations and new procedures to ensure financial information is captured accurately.
• Ensures finance team partners with facility leaders to ascertain the impact of decisions on finance and determine if any future changes need to be considered.
• Participates in industry peer groups and corporate meetings to stay informed on new regulations and related issues.

Organizational Requirements

• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 64817
• Job Category : Executive
• Posting Date : 2026-06-17T20:44:43+00:00
• Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $348k to $435k. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.