Hai Nguyen, CPA
Senior Director of Finance
Professional Overview
Hai Nguyen is an accomplished finance executive with over 10 years of experience driving strategic financial operations and business optimization initiatives across the healthcare and non-profit sectors. As the Senior Director of Finance at Temple Health – Temple University Health System, he oversees all financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the organization, ensuring financial stability and supporting organizational growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Senior Director of Finance at Temple Health, Hai is responsible for managing a team of finance professionals and providing strategic financial leadership to the executive leadership team. In this role, he has implemented robust financial forecasting models, enhanced budgeting and cost control processes, and spearheaded the integration of advanced data analytics to drive data-driven decision making. Under his guidance, the finance department has consistently delivered timely and accurate financial reporting, helping the organization navigate complex regulatory changes and economic challenges.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Hai held finance leadership positions at several prominent healthcare and non-profit organizations, including Children & Families First, Livengrin Foundation, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. In these roles, he demonstrated his ability to optimize financial operations, improve cash flow management, and support organizational growth through strategic financial planning and analysis. As the Director of Accounting at Philadelphia Works, Inc., Hai also played a key role in modernizing the organization's financial systems and improving internal controls.
Academic Background
Hai holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed advanced training in financial modeling, strategic cost management, and data analytics.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare finance and operations
- Non-profit financial management
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budget development and cost control
- Financial reporting and compliance
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Hai has been recognized for his ability to drive financial performance and operational efficiency. At Livengrin Foundation, he successfully implemented a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which improved financial reporting accuracy and streamlined the organization's accounting processes. At Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, he played a key role in developing a multi-year financial strategy that enabled the organization to expand its services and improve client outcomes.
Conclusion
Hai Nguyen is a seasoned finance leader with a proven track record of improving financial operations, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting organizational growth in the healthcare and non-profit sectors. With his strong technical expertise, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach, he is well-positioned to drive continued success for Temple Health – Temple University Health System.