WittKieffer has been contracted by The Leapfrog Group in Washington, D.C., to assist in the search for the organization’s inaugural Vice President, Finance and Operations.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The Leapfrog Group was founded by employers and other purchasers to advance leaps forward in patient safety. Through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey and the Leapfrog ASC Survey, Leapfrog collects and analyzes performance data and then publishes ratings by facility on safety and quality. Leapfrog is best known for the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, an A, B, C, D, or F grade assigned every six months to all general hospitals in the country on how safe they are for their patients. Leapfrog’s novel approach to improving health care in America has demonstrated effectiveness in improving safety and quality nationally. With The Leapfrog Group’s success, growing more than 10% per year for the past decade, the organization has launched a national search to recruit a VP, Finance and Operations.
The VP will have responsibility for strategic financial leadership, including long-term and short-term budgeting and planning, and oversight of accounting, audit and bookkeeping. The role also leads operational functions, including human resources, contracting, and other functions as assigned. The VP will provide strategic counsel and support to the CEO and senior leadership team, and work with the CEO on key Board functions including oversight of the Board Finance and Audit Committee and strategic planning. This VP must handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. This role demands the demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the CEO and other constituencies, both internal and external.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader who is comfortable with a small organization in growth mode, able to see the big picture strategically while maintaining oversight of structures and processes. This role demands a seasoned leader with strong business acumen, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and proven success in financial leadership roles for a multifaceted organization. Familiarity with nonprofit finance and understanding the dynamics and work ethic required in a lean and fast-moving organization are keys to this VP’s success. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate and mission-driven executive to join one of the healthcare industry’s most respected drivers of change, with the real opportunity to build a new future and make a life-saving difference in the quality of health care in the U.S.
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by using the buttons below. For additional questions, please contact the consultants supporting this search, John Fazekas and Melaney Mooradian via email at [email protected].
The salary will be in the $225,000 – $250,000 range, commensurate with experience. There is a highly competitive benefits package that includes paid parental leave, and 90% of health benefits premium paid by the employer, plus 10% contribution to 401K and bonus eligibility beginning after one year.