Rachel Copeland

About Rachel Copeland

I am an authentic and transparent leader who delivers impactful results through collaboration and with integrity.As a strategic and people-centered CFO, I’ve led complex, multi-state healthcare organizations and academic medical centers through bold transformations, rapid growth, and operational turnarounds—delivering lasting value at every level.My leadership philosophy is simple: people first, and success will follow. I build high-performing, cross-functional teams by cultivating trust, aligning goals with purpose, and empowering others to perform with confidence. I’m committed to developing talent and fostering inclusive, high-accountability cultures where individuals and teams can thrive.I’ve supported high-growth environments by building scalable systems, developing KPIs that connect financial performance to operational goals, and advising executive leadership on strategy, risk, investment planning, and entrepreneurial opportunities. I also bring deep expertise in board engagement, delivering transparent financial insights that inform strategic direction and support long-term sustainability.I thrive in dynamic, values-driven organizations where financial leadership fuels innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful outcomes.CORE COMPETENCIES:Strategic Leadership: Multi-State Finance, Academic Medical Center (AMC) Governance, Multi-Entity Consolidation.Operational Excellence: Turnaround Management, Process Re-engineering, Scalable Financial Infrastructure.Financial Intelligence: FP & A, Data Visualization, KPI Development, Board Reporting & Transparency.People & Culture: High-Performance Team Building, Talent Development, Change Management.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   CarePoint

   Jun 2022 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Oversee enterprise finance, accounting, and payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity healthcare organization with hundreds of millions in annual operations and a national footprint. Partner with physician leadership, executive teams, and the Board to align financial performance with clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.• Lead financial strategy for a multi-specialty physician group and MSO serving 1 million+ patients annually across 28 states.• Direct end-to-end financial operations spanning FP & A, accounting, payroll, and treasury, supporting more than employees across multiple business lines.• Achieved 20 %+ EBITDA improvement through cost controls, operational efficiencies, and performance-based accountability frameworks.• Built and deployed enterprise-wide KPI dashboards linking financial and operational data across 55 divisions, improving transparency and physician engagement.• Implemented contract management and analytics tools driving a 25 % reduction in A/R days and 10 % decrease in overpayments.• Accelerated month-end close to 10 days through process automation, enhanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive committee and Board, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that guide growth, partnerships, and capital strategy.Scope: 28 states • 3 entities • employees • 1 M+ patients annually

Education

• Morehead State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Skills

• Higher Education
• Budgeting
• Business Objects
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Database Design
• Public Speaking
• Operating Budgets
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Operations
• Internal Controls
• Variance Analysis
• Personnel Management
• Management
• Leadership
• Data Modeling
• Budgets
• Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Sap Erp
• Data Analysis