Cottage Health has appointed Matthew “Matt” Morgan as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug. 19.

“Matt brings more than two decades of healthcare financial leadership and a proven ability to drive performance through strategic alignment and data-driven decision-making,” Cottage Health said.

Most recently Morgan served as vice president and CFO at Montage Health in Monterey, California.

Throughout his career, Morgan has guided healthcare systems through major growth initiatives, capital projects, payer negotiations and technology rollouts, all while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and financial responsibility, Cottage Health reports.

In his new role, Morgan will oversee all aspects of Cottage Health’s financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, treasury and accounting.

He will serve as a key advisor to Cottage’s executive team and Board of Directors, helping guide decisions that support the organization’s strategic goals and financial sustainability.

Morgan holds a master of business administration from California State University Northridge, and a bachelor of science in financial services from San Diego State University.

He is a fellow of both the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.