Case Study: How We Helped a Healthcare Firm Hire a CFO in 60 Days

A mid-sized healthcare provider specializing in outpatient care was under mounting pressure from regulators and investors to strengthen financial oversight. Recent audits revealed Medicare reimbursement issues, and the board needed a CFO who could lead corrective action while preparing the company for a potential acquisition. Without the right financial leadership, they risked fines, stalled growth, and loss of investor confidence.

Previous attempts to fill the role through job boards and internal referrals had failed—resulting in unqualified applicants and two short-lived hires who lacked healthcare-specific experience. Frustrated by wasted time and mounting costs, the company turned to The Hiring Advisors.

The Challenge

Time-Critical Needs

• A 60-day deadline to hire a CFO before a high-stakes investor meeting tied to $15M in funding
• Immediate need to address Medicare compliance and avoid further penalties

Complex Requirements

• Required expertise in healthcare reimbursement models, audit remediation, and M&A readiness
• Cultural alignment with a collaborative, patient-first leadership team

Costly Past Failures

• Internal hiring teams spent 12+ weeks screening candidates, resulting in poor fits
• Two mis-hires cost the company thousands in recruitment and onboarding expenses

Our Process

Step 1: In-Depth Consultation

We met with the CEO and board to define non-negotiables: 10+ years in healthcare finance, experience guiding acquisitions, and a collaborative leadership style.

Step 2: Targeted Market Analysis

Leveraging our proprietary network of 5,000+ healthcare finance executives, we identified 25 passive candidates with direct experience in outpatient care.

Step 3: Precision Search & Screening

We evaluated candidates using competency-based assessments focused on value-based care, CMS regulations, and financial strategy. Blind cultural fit interviews ensured alignment with the company’s leadership values.

Step 4: Accelerated Interview Process

Within 15 days, we presented a shortlist of four fully vetted candidates. A structured 3-round interview process allowed stakeholders to evaluate strategic thinking, including real-world case prompts tied to CMS audit remediation.

Step 5: Seamless Onboarding Support

We provided the CEO with a 60–90 day onboarding plan, supported key transition meetings, and ensured the new CFO could make an impact from day one.

The Outcome

Within 58 days, the company hired a CFO with 12 years of healthcare finance experience—someone who had previously led a $20M audit remediation initiative and reduced compliance penalties by 85%.

The results were immediate:

• The CFO helped secure $15M in investor funding through strong leadership during due diligence
• The firm is now expanding through the acquisition of two clinics in 2025
• Medicare compliance has improved to 100%, eliminating further penalty risk

CEO Testimonial

“In their process, The Hiring Advisors diagnosed gaps we hadn’t recognized and delivered a leader who transformed our financial strategy. Their team asked tough questions about our acquisition readiness and compliance risks, which reshaped how we evaluate talent. When competing offers arose, they navigated negotiations with transparency, securing our top choice without delays. We’ve since engaged them to build a pipeline for future executive hires.”
— CEO, Midwest Healthcare Partners

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