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Chief Financial Officer- Valley Hospital

Universal Health Services

PHOENIX, AZ · Posted November 9, 2026

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Responsibilities Valley Hospital is a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service. Our professional team is dedicated to providing the most effective treatment possible for restored health. We combine the best clinical techniques with state-of-the-art medical care to create the greatest potential for lasting recovery. The Chief Financial Officer: • Monitors and controls accounts receivables. Closely oversees Business Office functions to ensure cash collection goals are met, and net revenue is properly stated. Facilitates weekly A/R meeting with CEO and Business Office Manager to communicate results and monitor areas of weakness. Monitors and affects as needed relationship between Business Office, Intake and Utilization Review departments to maximize patient revenue. • Improves the profitability of the hospital. Continually monitors costs in all areas, especially staffing as it relates to patient volume. Continually monitors payor mix and length of stay to maximize reimbursement. Assists in negotiation of contract terms with third party payers. Prepares pro-forma analysis of new program, contracts, etc. to determine estimated outcome. Monitors and evaluates success/failure of implemented program including physician arrangements. • Develops policies and procedures. Develops and monitors policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced hospital operating costs, and increased revenues. • Prepares monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analyses. Through account analysis, variance analysis, journal entries, and internal controls, prepares detailed financial statements to accurately reflect the monthly operating results. • Provides required reporting. Provides reconciliations, account analyses, and other information for Reimbursement Department, Tax Department, Auditors, etc., to aid in preparation of reports. • Prepares annual budget in conjunction with UHS standards. In cooperation with management and department heads, reviews prior financial results and discuss anticipated changes to highlight future needs and trends of the facility. Tailor’s hospital needs to UHS objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned/required. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role in a healthcare setting. •Minimum education requirement of a bachelor’s degree. Master's degree preferred •Must possess a working knowledge of hospital financial operations, federal and local tax regulations; knowledge of all business office, accounting, payroll and other administrative office operations including all processes from registration through discharge. Must be skilled at interpreting financial analysis and performance information; preparing schedules and reports, using source data and compiling reports from others’ schedules; using electronic spreadsheets and ability to manipulate data within proprietary and acquired databases. • 2% Travel This opportunity offers the following: •Challenging and rewarding work environment •Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries •Competitive Compensation •Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan •401k plan with company match •Generous Paid Time Off •Relocation benefits •Bonus opportunity •UHS Stock opportunity About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. EEO Statement  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams    We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Valley Hospital is a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service. Our professional team is dedicated to providing the most effective treatment possible for restored health. We combine the best clinical techniques with state-of-the-art medical care to create the greatest potential for lasting recovery. The Chief Financial Officer: • Monitors and controls accounts receivables. Closely oversees Business Office functions to ensure cash collection goals are met, and net revenue is properly stated. Facilitates weekly A/R meeting with CEO and Business Office Manager to communicate results and monitor areas of weakness. Monitors and affects as needed relationship between Business Office, Intake and Utilization Review departments to maximize patient revenue. • Improves the profitability of the hospital. Continually monitors costs in all areas, especially staffing as it relates to patient volume. Continually monitors payor mix and length of stay to maximize reimbursement. Assists in negotiation of contract terms with third party payers. Prepares pro-forma analysis of new program, contracts, etc. to determine estimated outcome. Monitors and evaluates success/failure of implemented program including physician arrangements. • Develops policies and procedures. Develops and monitors policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced hospital operating costs, and increased revenues. • Prepares monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analyses. Through account analysis, variance analysis, journal entries, and internal controls, prepares detailed financial statements to accurately reflect the monthly operating results. • Provides required reporting. Provides reconciliations, account analyses, and other information for Reimbursement Department, Tax Department, Auditors, etc., to aid in preparation of reports. • Prepares annual budget in conjunction with UHS standards. In cooperation with management and department heads, reviews prior financial results and discuss anticipated changes to highlight future needs and trends of the facility. Tailor’s hospital needs to UHS objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial leadership role in a healthcare setting. •Minimum education requirement of a bachelor’s degree. Master's degree preferred •Must possess a working knowledge of hospital financial operations, federal and local tax regulations; knowledge of all business office, accounting, payroll and other administrative office operations including all processes from registration through discharge. Must be skilled at interpreting financial analysis and performance information; preparing schedules and reports, using source data and compiling reports from others’ schedules; using electronic spreadsheets and ability to manipulate data within proprietary and acquired databases. • 2% Travel This opportunity offers the following: •Challenging and rewarding work environment •Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries •Competitive Compensation •Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan •401k plan with company match •Generous Paid Time Off •Relocation benefits •Bonus opportunity •UHS Stock opportunity About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. EEO Statement  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams    We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.