Regional Director, Finance & Accounting
Meharry Medical College · Nashville Metropolitan Area · 2 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
Essential Functions (Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities)
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, productivity analysis, and strategic planning for current and future clinical operations.
- Prepare accurate and timely consolidated and entity-level financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and provide financial insights and performance analysis to senior leadership.
- Oversee the processing and reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accurate transaction processing, proper expense management, and timely revenue collection.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable internal policies, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles while maintaining strong financial controls and accountability.
- Coverage of audit and internal controls: Conduct financial control reviews at managed clinical locations and prepare supporting documentation for executive leadership, internal reviews, and external audit requirements.
- Manage operational accounting functions including accounts payable processing, check registers, credit card administration, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
- Serve as the financial systems administrator for the clinical enterprise data environment, including platforms such as eClinicalWorks and NetSuite, ensuring data integrity, secure access, and reliable financial reporting.
- Partner with the organization’s HR Business Partner on HR-related financial matters including payroll oversight, benefits administration coordination, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Continuous Process Improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices in healthcare finance, technology, and reporting to drive operational improvements, strengthen financial processes, and enhance team performance.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within complex organizational environments.
- Proficiency in financial management systems and data platforms such as NetSuite, eClinicalWorks, Workday, or other enterprise financial systems.
- Ability to analyze financial data, interpret results, and present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements related to financial operations.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and human resources.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience in financial modeling and data analysis.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and executive-level communications.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and organizational information.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting systems, and operational efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred
- Experience in healthcare finance, clinical enterprise financial operations, or academic medical center environments.
- Advanced knowledge of financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms such as NetSuite, Workday, or similar financial management systems.
- Experience working with clinical financial systems such as eClinicalWorks or other electronic health record (EHR) platforms that support financial and operational reporting.
- Experience leading financial operations in a multi-site or regional organizational structure.
- Experience developing and implementing financial dashboards, performance metrics, and data visualization tools to support executive decision-making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Experience supporting financial audits, regulatory compliance reviews, and internal control assessments.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, clinical leaders, and operational teams to support financial and organizational objectives.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience mentoring, coaching, and developing finance and accounting staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive financial and organizational information.