Director Finance - Torrance, CA

Providence•Torrance, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a strategic healthcare finance leader who thrives in complex, multi ‑ ministry environments? Do you bring rigor, partnership, and clarity to financial stewardship while supporting operational and clinical excellence? If so, we invite you to consider the Director, Finance opportunity within Providence. The Role: This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA. The Director, Finance is responsible for the financial oversight of assigned ministries, including monitoring financial performance, variance reporting, supporting achievement of productivity and supply chain targets, and participating in ministry ‑ level management meetings. This role serves as a key liaison to accounts payable and payroll processes in support of managers and senior leaders throughout the ministries. The Director, Finance assists with facilitation of capital projects prioritized through regional and system processes and, as part of the regional finance team, supports development of ministry budgets and long ‑ term financial strategies. Additional responsibilities include development and management of dashboards, achievement of internal audit recommendations, leading special projects at the ministry and regional level, and reviewing monthly financial statements. The Director partners closely with the PSJH accounting team to ensure accurate reflection of the economics supporting operational and clinical services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years in a leadership role or capacity
10+ years of closely related finance experience
Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and statistical data
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and sound judgment
Ability to investigate, evaluate, and present findings and recommendations
Knowledge of financial principles and effective application in healthcare environments
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to deliver presentations in live, virtual, and online formats
Strong collaboration, team‑building, and conflict‑management skills
Ability to build effective relationships with executive leadership, customers, and stakeholders
Understanding of healthcare trends and integrated delivery systems
Ability to represent the organization externally with professionalism
High level of accuracy, organization, and decision‑making under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively
Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance metrics
Strong project planning, oversight, and execution skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and desktop productivity tools
Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
Understanding of health information technology used to support care delivery

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
HFMA or FACHE (preferred)

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Stewardship Assist the Service Area Chief Financial Officer, senior operational leaders, and other executives in financial oversight of assigned ministries.
Monitor financial performance to ensure achievement of financial targets.
Assist in the production of accurate financial statements reflective of operational and clinical services, including contractual analysis, net income recording, and accurate expense accruals.
Review and monitor statistical information to ensure accurate representation of operational and clinical services.
Budgeting & Strategic Financial Planning Collaborate with the regional finance team in the budget development and strategic financial planning process.
Work with ministry department managers and senior leaders to perform variance analysis and develop and implement improvement plans.
Coordinate with ministry administrators on monthly financial review processes.
Assist with review of service line (Institute) financial information to support operational planning and understanding of service‑line economics.
Productivity, Projects & Performance Improvement Support productivity management through measurement, target setting, benchmarking, and implementation of staffing matrices.
Lead special projects as assigned and perform additional duties as needed.
Support achievement of internal audit recommendations and development of dashboards to track performance.
Collaboration & Communication Collaborate with finance team members across the system to share best practices and support system‑wide initiatives.
Partner with regional leadership to ensure consistent standards of care, employee performance, and financial management processes that meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership to ensure the finance function is understood across the organization and broader community.
Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization to foster mutual respect, openness, and collaboration.