Regional VP, Operations & Finance (Regional CFO)

About the role

The Regional Vice President, Operations & Finance is a CFO‑level position for the South Central region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas). The leader is accountable for the regional P&L, provides fiscal and operational oversight, and partners with Provider Network, Health Services, and Network Performance peers to drive product, network, quality, and operational strategy. The role reports to the Regional President and includes four direct reports within a total team of nine.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional market‑level strategy development with operational leaders.
• Direct accountability for regional P&L and achievement of margin and administrative budget targets.
• Design and implement policies and procedures that improve performance, integrate with other units, and comply with federal and state regulations.
• Establish and maintain management and performance controls by identifying, tracking, measuring, and analyzing data to prevent losses, contain costs, and drive process improvements.
• Lead the annual CMS Medicare Advantage product bid process, collaborating with enterprise product, finance, and growth teams.
• Maintain administrative budget oversight for regional functions and provide strategic and financial analysis to support provider contracting, health services, and trend identification.
• Cultivate internal and external business relationships to serve as resources for technical knowledge and performance improvement.
• Provide leadership and direction to the regional Finance team and mentor finance associates.
• Participate as a member of the Regional Leadership team, engaging in strategic discussions with physician and hospital leaders.
• Interface regularly with regional, divisional, and corporate leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D coverage, and intimate knowledge of the annual CMS bid process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8+ years of finance experience in the health‑solutions industry (preferably 3+ years in a CFO role or COO with finance experience).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building high‑performing teams.
• Knowledge of CMS bid mechanics and bid tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate positively with all organizational levels.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 20 % within the region.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Texas, Arkansas, or Oklahoma (preferably Texas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Knowledge of South Central region market dynamics and value‑based care.
• Experience working with physician groups, provider contracting, market operations, and Medicare risk adjustment and Stars/Quality functions.

Pay

$223,700 – $307,800 per year (base salary). Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Schedule

Weekly hours: 40

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs.