Manager, Financial Planning - College of Nursing
About the role
At Mount Carmel Health System, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and transforming the health of our communities through compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare organizations, Mount Carmel offers meaningful career opportunities grounded in our Mission and Core Values. As part of Mount Carmel Health System and Trinity Health, you will have the opportunity to help shape the financial future of a nationally respected nursing college while supporting the education and development of future healthcare professionals. This leadership role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence, compassion, and service. Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership – Lead the College's budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes; develop and communicate financial analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making; monitor financial performance, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and develop action plans to optimize results; oversee month-end close activities, annual audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements; ensure effective stewardship of departmental and institutional financial resources; partner with College and Health System leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
Student Financial Services & Business Operations – Provide oversight of student financial services, including cashiering, accounts receivable, student billing, collections, payment processing, refunds, and institutional loan administration; ensure accurate assessment and collection of tuition, fees, and other student-related revenues; oversee compliance with applicable regulations related to student accounts, institutional loans, IRS Form 1098‑T reporting, and related financial requirements; collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Enrollment Services, and other College departments to support effective student financial processes and customer service; maintain strong internal controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of student financial records.
Analytics, Reporting & Process Improvement – Lead the development and enhancement of financial reports, dashboards, forecasting tools, and business intelligence resources; ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across financial and operational systems; identify opportunities to improve processes, automate reporting, and increase operational efficiency; partner with Information Technology and organizational leaders to support system enhancements, implementations, and reporting initiatives; develop financial models and scenario analyses to support resource planning and decision-making.
Leadership & Team Development – Lead, mentor, and develop Finance and Business Office staff; establish departmental goals, monitor performance, and promote accountability and professional growth; foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, continuous improvement, and employee engagement; ensure effective workload management, cross-training, and business continuity planning; recognize and support employee contributions through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
Relationship Management & Service Excellence – Serve as a trusted financial advisor and resource to College leadership and key stakeholders; build and maintain strong relationships across Mount Carmel Health System, Trinity Health, and affiliated organizations; effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences; participate in cross-functional committees, projects, and strategic initiatives; maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and customer service; demonstrate and promote Mount Carmel's Mission, Values, and Service Excellence standards in all interactions.
Requirements
Education – Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related