Craig Hospital, based in Englewood, Colorado, is a world-renowned, independent specialty hospital and premier center for neurorehabilitation and research for people with spinal cord and brain injury. Founded in 1907, Craig is an 88-bed, private, not-for-profit hospital with more than 1,100 employees and a comprehensive system of inpatient and outpatient services. Known for its patient- and family-centered approach, Craig serves individuals throughout their lifetimes in pursuit of optimal health, independence, and quality of life. Each year, patients from nearly every state and from countries around the world come to Craig for care that has been ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 36 consecutive years. Craig is also distinguished by a remarkable culture that is at once casual, professional, active, and upbeat.
Craig is seeking a visionary and action-oriented Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance (CFO) to join their team. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Craig, the CFO will be a critical strategic partner, helping shape organizational direction through deep financial insight and a clear understanding of the story behind the numbers. This leader will work closely with executive and operational leaders to support Craig’s continued growth, provide thoughtful financial guidance and analysis, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives that strengthen financial and operational performance. In addition to oversight of the organization’s financial operations, the CFO will have enterprise-wide responsibility for select non-clinical and operational areas and will help ensure that finance effectively supports all facets of the organization.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven financial executive with a proven record of success in a complex hospital environment. This individual will bring significant experience overseeing comprehensive financial operations, strong knowledge of the healthcare industry, and a firm grasp of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices. The successful candidate will pair analytical strength with sound judgment, strong problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational leadership. Just as important, the CFO must be able to balance financial performance with clinical quality, customer service, employee and physician satisfaction, and long-term organizational growth. Craig seeks a leader with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust and connect meaningfully with people at all levels of the organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for an executive drawn to complexity, purpose, and the challenge of advancing a high-performing, mission-focused institution.
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Benefit Eligible Positions:
Craig offers a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow their employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, Craig has options. Their medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. Craig offers dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides and pays for both Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. Craig offers generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, Craig has a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Want to go back to school? Craig has Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? Craig has Employee Assistance Programs and an Employee Emergency Assistance Fund. At Craig, they believe in offering best-in-class benefits and prioritize benefits to support you.
Salary: $272,000 – $340,000 annually
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