Director of Finance

Hospital Experience

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world’s top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it’s for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson’s mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement remedies for obstacles to efficient and accurate processing of invoices.
• Responsible for directing the operation and maintenance of the Decision Support/Cost Accounting System.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel.
• Oversees all audit and internal control operations.
• Directs the development of new functionality and enhancements in the Decision Support/Cost Accounting system.
• Directs and coordinates cost reduction and cost control analysis.
• Directs and performs financial analyses on projects/programs as assigned.
• Provides support to Managed Care Department, Budget Department, Strategic Planning Department.
• Directs the evaluation, implementation and long-term monitoring of corporate process improvement/process re-design initiatives.
• Ensures adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience. Management experience is required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field is required. Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.