Chief Executive Officer

The Jacobson Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobson Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to steer the organization’s strategy and growth in the healthcare/insurance sector. You will lead the executive team, drive sustainable financial performance and ensure operational excellence while upholding the company’s mission and values.

You will engage stakeholders across hospitals, physicians and regulators, translate vision into actionable initiatives, and foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive leadership experience overseeing strategy, finance, operations and people.
• Experience working with a governing board or similar oversight body.
• Experience with budgets, internal controls and enterprise risk management.
• Background in healthcare, insurance operations, or a regulated industry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field; CPCU preferred or willing to earn within two years.

Responsibilities

• Set long-term vision and strategic direction.
• Drive financial performance and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing executive team.
• Maintain relationships with the Board and oversee risk/compliance.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders (hospitals, physicians, regulators).
• Champion innovation and operational excellence.
• Promote integrity, ethics and transparency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Board governance experience

Financial management

Regulated industry expertise

Communication excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

CPCU certification

Job description

Job Description: A prominent healthcare-focused organization is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the enterprise into its next chapter of growth and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term strategy, enhance organizational performance, and strengthen the organization’s position within the healthcare industry. The CEO will oversee a talented executive team, foster a high-performing culture and serve as the primary ambassador to stakeholders including hospitals, physicians, policyholders, regulators, and industry partners. The successful candidate will translate strategic vision into actionable initiatives, drive financial sustainability and ensure operational excellence while preserving the organization’s core mission and values. This is a retained search.

Responsibilities

• Set the long-term vision and strategic direction, identifying opportunities for growth and assessing industry and legislative trends.
• Drive financial performance by overseeing budgets, capital priorities, performance metrics and organizational results to ensure sustainability.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing executive team, establishing accountability and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Board, facilitate informed decision-making, and oversee enterprise risk and compliance activities.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with external stakeholders such as hospitals, physicians, policyholders, regulators, and industry partners.
• Champion innovation and operational excellence across the organization by translating strategies into effective actions.
• Promote a culture of integrity, ethics and transparency in all organizational activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of executive leadership experience responsible for organizational strategy, financial performance, operations, people and results
• Experience working with a governing board or similar oversight body
• Prior experience overseeing organizational budgets, internal controls and enterprise risk management
• Background in healthcare, insurance operations, professional liability or a related regulated industry (strongly preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, insurance or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• CPCU certification (strongly preferred), or the willingness to earn it within two years of hire
• Proven ability to think strategically at the enterprise level, connect long-term vision to organizational priorities and adapt effectively to industry changes