Director of Finance, Jackson Main Hospital, Full Time, Days

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.
• Responsible for directing the development of new functionality and enhancements in the Decision Support/Cost Accounting system.
• Directs development and implements Cost Accounting and service line control and report systems.
• 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.

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.

Skills

General Competencies:

• 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.

Management Competencies

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.