Executive Director - Finance

About the role

The Executive Director Finance has a direct reporting relationship with the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial results for Mercy. The Executive Director provides analysis and support to administration, develops analytical tools and reports for departments and interprets data for all levels of the Community's operations. Must be able to work well with other finance professionals, administrative leaders and Mercy Shared Services.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis, monitoring organizational performance, benchmarking functional/service line operations and managing the forecasting process
• Manages the day-to-day processes within the Finance department to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all reports, including processes to monitor and improve internal controls
• Local oversight for patient access functions within the hospital setting, including the admitting functions and patient scheduling
• Recommending process improvement strategies and work simplification to ensure coordination and eliminate unnecessary or duplication of efforts within the areas of responsibility
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience

• Requires a minimum of five years accounting or financial management experience or a level of practical experience necessary to enable efficient achievement of job requirements with a minimum level of day-to-day supervision

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact with departmental leaders
• Computer literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of proper financial statement formats and disclosures required under GAAP
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA
• Healthcare Financial reporting experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period