Job Description
Chief Financial Officer, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington The University of Washington invites nominations and applications for a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic financial executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer, UW Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs (CFO/VPMA). This is an extraordinary opportunity for a values-driven leader to guide financial strategy for one of the nation's most respected academic health systemssupporting clinical innovation, groundbreaking research, and transformative medical education.
With primary report to the CEO of UW Medicine/Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs/Dean of the School of Medicine (CEO/EVPMA/Dean), Tim Dellit, the CFO/VPMA serves as the senior-most finance executive across UW Medicine and plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and long-term fiscal sustainability of the $9+ billion system. School of Medicine department chairs, the CEOs of UW Medicine facilities, and financial leaders across UW Medicine and the University of Washington, the CFO/VPMA is instrumental in advancing alignment between clinical, research, and education missions across the enterprise. The CFO/VPMA will also have a reporting relationship to the UW Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President (UW CFO/SVP) and be part of the UW executive financial team representing UW Medicine. The CFO/VPMA must be a technically sophisticated and collaborative change agent, able to build trust in a highly matrixed environment as UW Medicine seeks to substantially expand their ambulatory strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and refine funds flow structures as key priorities in the near-term future.
UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research, and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Clinically integrated parts of UW Medicine include the following organizations dedicated to patient care, research, and learning for students, trainees, and practitioners: Airlift Northwest; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Harborview Medical Center; UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest campuses); UW Medicine Primary Care Clinics; UW Physicians; and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children's University Medical Group, and has comprehensive affiliations with Seattle Children's, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Boise VA Medical Center, as well as partnerships with multiple other organizations related to provisions of value-based healthcare. The system serves the five-state WWAMI region: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. For a comprehensive overview of UW Medicine, visit
To be successful, candidates must have a deep understanding of the national healthcare landscape, exemplary financial acumen, and a commitment to transparent, strategic, and consensus-driven decision-making in service of UW's values and impact. A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial experience (of which 5 years must be senior financial executive experience), as well as substantial experience with financial operations in an academic healthcare setting, are required for consideration. A master's degree and/or a CPA certification are preferred.
The salary range for this position will be $800,000 to $1,000,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson Miller website . Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Rebecca Kennedy, Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Carley Davenport, and Cara Meyers
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The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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