CFO - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (KS) at UT Health East in Topeka, Kansas

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer – Ardent Health ServicesThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus – Topeka, Kansas

The University of Kansas Health System (UKHS) St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas is a joint venture between The University of Kansas Health System and Nashville-based Ardent Health Services. UKHS St. Francis Campus began serving its community in 1909 as the mission of a group of Catholic nuns who rose up to meet a need.   Over a century later, St. Francis consists of a 378-bed acute care regional hospital, an Ambulatory Surgical Center, an Urgent Care Network and 15 outpatient clinics. The hospital offers a comprehensive cardiovascular services program and an accredited Cancer Center.  The surgical services program also includes general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, ENT, GYN, plastics, and podiatry.  We offer diagnostic services both at the hospital and at an off-campus location.   UKHS St. Francis Campus is a Joint Commission certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Stroke Rehabilitation Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, an accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program, and a designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. UKHS St. Francis Campus is also a recipient of Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. 

Job Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic leader to join The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus as the Chief Financial Officer.

The CFO is responsible for the overall financial administration for the facility.  Additional areas of responsibility may include: general accounting, data processing, materials management, information systems, and financial reporting.  This position ensures that the internal controls are adequate to safeguard the assets of each entity and that the accounting systems are sufficient to generate accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Help create and implement initiatives in order to build and grow the facility.


• Help analyze and see ideas from a financial mindset in order to help ensure the success of future endeavors.


• Consult the Division CFO and Corporate office personnel concerning the facility’s financial affairs, financial goals, and objectives.


• Develop the operating policies and procedures.


• Ensure the accurate review of product line analysis, and consult with the facility CEO and Division CFO.


• Prepare financial and management reports and prepare and administer the facility’s annual operation and capital budget.


• Plan and coordinate functions and activities of assigned departments. Responsibilities include evaluating performance and initiating or recommending personnel actions and maintaining good employee relations with department staff.


• Ongoing monitoring of expense structure to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction.


• Direct preparation of projections to inform facility and Division leadership of anticipated performance in future periods.


• Review and maintain a healthy revenue cycle in order to ensure consistent cash flow.


• Work with the Division and joint venture partner on managed care negotiations to maximize payor contracts.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field required. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration or Business Administration preferred.


• Experience as a hospital CFO. Experience in an integrated health delivery system strongly preferred.


• CPA certification preferred.


• Willingness to relocate to Topeka, Kansas.

Ardent Health Services

Ardent Health Services invests in quality healthcare.

Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results.  Since 2001, those investments total more than $835 million. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. 

Recapitalized and supported by the financial strength of Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust, and Equity Group Investments, Ardent is expanding its network and bringing its unique combination of resources and proven management expertise to new communities.

Ardent Health Services has become the second largest private for-profit hospital operator in the United States. Ardent Health Services consists of:

• 30 hospitals in six states


• 4,395 licensed beds


• 25,000 employees


• 1,150 employed physicians


• $4.4 billion in revenue