Chief Financial Officer

Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce a national search for the System’s next Chief Financial Officer.

We are seeking a proven and strategic financial executive to lead the fiscal operations of New Hampshire’s only academic health system. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the long-term financial health and sustainability of an innovative and mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will possess a track record of accomplishing big goals within the health system setting, fostering sustainable growth, and maintaining positive relationships.

This is an onsite role with an office at Dartmouth Health’s largest site in Lebanon, NH. The Chief Executive Officer will also have the ability to work across a variety of system member locations.

About the job:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the health system’s finance shared- service, including the development and administration of policies, as well as long-term planning and annual budgeting, that support solid financial practices across all member locations of the System. They will ensure compliance and proper oversight of treasury, tax, accounting, billing, internal controls, corporate finance, and financial planning for all Dartmouth Health business units and will be responsible for the maintenance of records and procedures required to adequately safeguard the organization’s assets.

The CFO is an integral role in the success of the System, providing strategic guidance and coordinating long-term financial plans to ensure compatibility with the System’s financial capacity, credit profile, and long-term financial viability. This role serves as a key member of the Chief Officer Team, working collaboratively to promote Dartmouth Health’s values, drive performance, and achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required
• CPA or equivalent credential preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership in a complex, matrixed health system
• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, analytics, and communication
• Proven success in driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams

About Dartmouth Health:

Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 7 member hospitals, 30+ ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, our people, and our community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone to thrive, to fostering a culture of belonging, and to honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Consistent with our shared values and charitable mission, Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open minds and hearts, respect our differences, and champion fairness and acceptance.

Candidates are asked to supply a resume, cover letter, and impact statement for this search.

Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:

Joanne Conroy, MD

Chief Executive Officer
Dartmouth Health

All application material should be submitted to:

Carrie Moore, DBA
Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health

Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org  

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.