Advisor-Financial Management

Aston Carter•Lafayette, IN

5d•$114,192 - $197,912•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a Financial Expert Advisor within a healthcare organization, guiding strategic financial decisions and driving performance improvement across clinical and administrative areas. The Advisor partners closely with executives, clinical teams, and finance leaders to ensure financial sustainability, optimize resource utilization, and align operations with industry best practices. The position focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on healthcare economics, reimbursement, and revenue cycle management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
6–8+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, and audit processes.
Prior experience in a hospital, health system, or regulated industry environment.
Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, regulatory frameworks, and financial operations.
Deep expertise in financial modeling, financial analysis, and financial forecasting.
Strong understanding of healthcare economics and revenue cycle management.
Proficiency in core finance and accounting disciplines, including general ledger management and reconciliation.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial, operational, and clinical data.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to executive and non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree such as an MBA, MHA, or a related discipline is preferred.
Professional certification such as CPA or CMA, or a similar credential, is preferred.
Experience working within large, complex healthcare systems or multi-entity organizations.
Experience supporting performance improvement initiatives and long-range financial planning.
Exposure to healthcare-specific financial systems, reporting tools, and revenue cycle platforms.
Interest in ongoing professional growth through advanced training, leadership development, and cross-functional learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provide expert financial guidance and consultation to executives, clinical teams, and finance departments to support informed decision-making.
Support and enhance financial planning processes, including the development and monitoring of financial performance improvement initiatives.
Analyze financial, operational, and clinical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform strategic and operational decisions.
Prepare and present executive-level reports and dashboards that clearly communicate costs, revenues, performance measures, and key financial insights.
Partner with organizational leadership to identify growth opportunities, revenue enhancement strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
Advise leaders on the financial impacts of business decisions, including new programs, capital investments, and operational changes.
Collaborate on long-range financial planning, including multi-year financial projections and strategic planning efforts.
Participate in and support the annual budgeting process, including the development, review, and refinement of departmental and organizational budgets.
Lead projects and initiatives within the financial specialization, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
Influence, guide, and develop cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines, fostering collaboration and building financial acumen across the organization.
Apply deep expertise in financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.
Ensure alignment with financial reporting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements in collaboration with finance and accounting teams.