Director Finance - Clinical Shared Services

Providence•Renton, WA

About The Position

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a strategic, operations‑minded finance executive who thrives in complex healthcare environments? Do you excel at financial stewardship, cross‑functional partnership, and guiding leaders toward informed, value‑driven decision making? If so, the Director, Finance role offers an exciting opportunity to influence financial performance across multiple ministries within a mission‑driven health system. This role is designed for a strategic investor‑operator, not a traditional finance director. It sits at the crossroads of clinical operations, growth strategy, and private‑equity‑style thinking, with an emphasis on driving enterprise value creation rather than simply producing financial reports. Investor’s Lens Views business areas as assets, not cost centers Prioritizes: Valuation ROI Strategic optionality Financial performance High‑Velocity Environment Operates within a fast‑moving, high‑growth organizational segment Navigates work that lives in the “grey area”, including: Site‑of‑care shifts (e.g., ASCs and ambulatory services) Strategic partnerships Executive Visibility Positioned at the forefront of organizational growth and optimization Gains direct exposure to senior leadership The Role: The Director, Finance provides comprehensive financial oversight for assigned ministries, monitoring performance, supporting productivity and supply chain initiatives, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. As a key liaison for accounts payable and payroll processes, this leader collaborates closely with managers and senior leaders across ministries. This role assists in the facilitation of capital projects, participates in ministry‑level planning, and contributes to the development of annual budgets and long‑term strategies. The Director is also responsible for creating and managing dashboards, executing internal audit recommendations, and leading regional and ministry‑level special projects. A core responsibility includes partnering with the Providence accounting team to ensure monthly financial statements accurately represent clinical and operational performance. This position serves as a trusted advisor, communicator, and collaborator across finance and operational teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years in a leadership role
10+ years of relevant finance experience
Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Proficiency in applying financial principles, formulas, and mathematical methods
Demonstrated problem‑solving, evaluation, and investigation skills
Ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to build relationships with customers, executive management, and stakeholders
Effective conflict‑management and collaboration skills
Skilled at delivering presentations both in‑person and virtually
Understanding of healthcare trends, changes, and integrated delivery system operations
Ability to interpret financial performance in clinical and operational contexts
Strong judgement, accuracy, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to timely completion
Skilled in representing the company with external clients and partners
Demonstrated project‑management, planning, and oversight skills
Experience managing budgets, coordinating operational teams, and leading projects from inception to completion
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
Familiarity with database, spreadsheet, EMR, IVR, and health information systems
Understanding of office practices, systems, and modern productivity tools

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide financial oversight for assigned ministries in partnership with the Service Area CFO and senior operational leaders.
Monitor ministry financial performance, ensuring achievement of financial, productivity, and efficiency targets.
Support accurate production and review of monthly financial statements, including contractuals, net income, accruals, and clinical/operational statistics.
Collaborate in the development of annual budgets and strategic financial planning for assigned ministries.
Conduct budget variance analysis and partner with leaders to develop improvement plans.
Coordinate monthly financial review processes with ministry administrators.
Support productivity management through measurement, benchmarking, and staffing matrix implementation.
Participate in ministry management meetings and contribute to operational and financial discussions.
Review service‑line financials (Institutes) and support leaders in understanding economics of care delivery.
Lead regional and ministry special projects and provide support for internal audit recommendations.
Partner with regional finance and systemwide colleagues to share best practices and align initiatives.
Support consistent financial operations and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provide leadership that strengthens organizational understanding of finance’s role, ensuring clear and effective communication across teams.
Cultivate an environment of mutual respect, transparency, and effective problem solving.