Associate CFO/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky UK HealthCare seeks an Associate CFO to provide strategic financial leadership for a large, mission-driven academic medical center in Lexington, KY. The role oversees budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational performance while guiding major investments.

Responsibilities include partnering with top leaders to drive financial performance, develop analytics, and lead finance teams in a collaborative, high-excellence environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of finance and accounting incl. GAAP
• Internal controls
• Healthcare reimbursement experience in academic medical centers
• Executive leadership and team development

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for UK HealthCare.
• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Drive financial performance and long-range planning initiatives.
• Develop analytics and performance measures to support organizational goals.
• Lead finance teams and cultivate collaboration and excellence.

Education

MA

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Associate CFO/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55121

Working Title Associate CFO

Department Name H3998:EVPHA Finance

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 18

Salary Range $156,062-294,861/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 9 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting for periods of time.

Shift Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm

Job Summary The Associate Chief Financial Officer, UK HealthCare is a key executive leader supporting the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. This role provides strategic financial leadership for a complex, mission-driven academic medical center, partnering with senior leaders to advance clinical care, education, research, and long-term financial sustainability. The ACFO oversees budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational performance while helping guide major strategic initiatives and investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the College of Medicine.
• Partner with executive leaders to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Develop financial analytics and performance measures to support organizational goals.
• Lead and develop finance teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Why Join Our Team

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. The ACFO will work alongside distinguished healthcare, academic, and research leaders while helping shape the financial strategy of an organization committed to innovation, growth, and improving the health of Kentuckians.

Our University Community

The University of Kentucky is the Commonwealth’s flagship university and home to UK HealthCare, Kentucky’s leading academic health system. Our employees are united by a shared mission to educate, discover, heal, and serve. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where individuals can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients, students, and communities across the state and beyond.

We value the well-being of our employees and are committed to providing a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows all applicable federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in finance, accounting (including GAAP ), internal controls, and reimbursement in an integrated healthcare environment, preferably in an academic medical center
• Deep understanding of the healthcare industry, trends, issues, risks, etc.
• Ability to gain respect and confidence with professional peers
• Management & leadership experience in healthcare
• Demonstrated leadership skills and executive presence
• Must possess high ethical standards with ability to build teams and relationships with results orientation and commitment to staff development.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field is ideal. Certified Public Accountant preferred. Membership in and designation from a professional society such as HFMA , ACHE and/or CPME is also preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/27/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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