Director of Finance

Community Health Systems•Birmingham, AL

13h

About The Position

The Director, Finance provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for all financial activities at the facility level. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, capital planning, and compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. The Director partners with facility and network leadership to optimize financial performance, support long-term growth, and ensure strong internal controls. This role typically serves as the second most senior financial leader within the facility. The position also provides leadership and professional development for departmental staff, contributes to departmental strategic planning and resource allocation, monitors expenditures, and supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance. It works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery and may work in a staff role when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or seven or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements, reports, and analysis in alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards.
Lead budgeting and forecasting, including annual operating and capital budgets, mid-year updates, and long-range financial plans.
Conduct financial risk assessments and provide strategic insights and recommendations for operational decisions and long-term goals.
Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, income auditing, and accounts payable review.
Lead initiatives focused on margin improvement, cost containment, and revenue optimization with facility leadership.
Direct month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Oversee capital review and authorization, ensuring capital requests are evaluated for need, timing, and return on investment before executive review.
Identify revenue and expenditure trends and variances, propose corrective actions, and monitor financial performance against goals.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult leadership on potential staffing issues.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide performance and development feedback to staff.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures to support cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and may oversee applicable accreditation processes.
Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
When required, work in a staff role and fulfill the duties and competencies established for that job.