Chief Financial Officer

Crossingrivers; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to enhance financial operations and support healthcare delivery. The role involves leading financial functions, ensuring compliance, and aligning financial and operational strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial acumen, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to ethical standards, particularly in rural healthcare settings. In a supportive environment, the CFO plays a central role in advancing healthcare provision and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• 3-5 years in a senior financial leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or Controller).
• Healthcare finance experience; Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial integrity and operational performance.
• Lead all financial functions of the organization.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness.
• Support growth, stability, and community impact.

Skills

Financial and business acumen

Leadership and team development

Integrity and accountability

Communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented with accuracy

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Rural healthcare operational effectiveness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Crossing Rivers Health is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our extraordinary team!

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors. This role is responsible for the overall financial integrity, operational performance, and long‑term sustainability of Crossing Rivers Health.

The CFO will lead all financial functions of the organization while ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, and transparent, accurate financial reporting. This position plays a critical role in navigating the complexities of rural healthcare reimbursement and supporting continued growth, stability, and community impact.

In addition, the CFO provides leadership and oversight for assigned operational departments, ensuring alignment between financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring a hands‑on leadership style, strong financial discipline, and a demonstrated ability to strengthen processes, controls, and organizational trust.

Crossing Rivers Health is a comprehensive community health center that provides more than 100 services to the people who live throughout Southwest Wisconsin and Northeast Iowa. We are a Critical Access Hospital nestled in a thriving Midwest, historic river town surrounded by picturesque bluffs offering an abundance of outdoor activities.

Joy : Unity : Integrity : Compassion : Excellence

We are seeking a well‑rounded candidate with experience and familiarity in a rural, critical access hospital and clinic setting. The Chief Financial Officer will play a key role in advancing our mission to provide exceptional healthcare and must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong financial and business acumen
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Strategic thinking and effective problem‑solving skills
• Positive attitude with a professional and approachable demeanor
• Ability to operate effectively in a rural healthcare environment

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Field of Study: Accounting, Finance or related field
• Master’s Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting preferred
• 3‑5 years in a senior financial leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or Controller), highly preferred
• Healthcare finance experience required; Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience strongly preferred

Computer Skills

• Computer proficiency is a must to include Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) preferred
• CPA preferred

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.