Director Operational Finance

About the role

The Director of Operational Finance plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of CHI St Vincent Health. This position requires a deep understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting processes, and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete and accurate financial statements are produced on a monthly basis.

• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

• Provide leadership to finance and decision support staff.

• Coordinate reporting and other requirements to management at various levels.

• Oversee and direct preparation of annual budget.

• Provide input into forecasts and feasibility studies or other analytics as desired by management.

• Manage operational objectives within the scope of this position.

• Recruit, orient, and manage staff to ensure operational objectives are met.

• Lead the finance department, administration staff, Clinic HR staff, Billing Manager, and related billing support staff.

• Set goals, conduct performance appraisals, and resolve staff issues with appropriate actions.

• Monitor and report revenue cycle data and statistics at a global and physician level.

• Provide guidance to the Billing Manager.

• Understand and assess the day-to-day process of the revenue cycle, taking corrective action as needed.

• Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner.

• Suggest new and innovative procedures and ideas on improving processes.

• Elicit and effectively use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the practical significance of situations encountered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in business or CPA, preferred.
• At least 10 years of professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding financial acumen and strong analytical skills.
• A proactive and strategic demeanor.
• Commitment to learning and growth.

Skills

• Financial planning and analysis.
• Budgeting processes.
• Cost-saving initiatives.
• Data-driven insights.
• Optimizing resource allocation.
• Driving sustainable growth.
• Revenue cycle management.
• Problem resolution.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefits, and more. For more details, please refer to the Total Rewards section.

Pay

The posted compensation range for this position is $54.50 - $81.07 per hour, reflecting the reasonable estimate of what CommonSpirit Health might pay for this role based on current circumstances.

Schedule

This position is full-time with 80 hours per week, scheduled on a day shift with no remote work option.