University of Utah-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Manager
Salt Lake City, UT
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

We are seeking a new Finance Director for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI), as part University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics! This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the financial management of the organization's behavioral health portfolio-including the mental health hospital, crisis care center, outpatient behavioral health programs, and others. Reporting jointly to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Huntsman Mental Health Hospital and the Associate Chief Financial Officer of U Health, the Finance Director directs all financial, human resources, and customer service functions within the assigned area to ensure operational efficiency, fiscal integrity, and support for high-quality patient care. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, reimbursement, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering closely with operational and clinical leaders to optimize resource utilization, maintain productivity standards, and ensure accurate interpretation of complex payer contracts and behavioral health reimbursement models. Serving as a catalyst for coordination across departments, the Finance Director promotes transparency, data-driven decision-making, compliance with financial and regulatory standards, and alignment with system-wide strategic goals. Although not involved in direct patient care, the position plays a critical role in enabling exceptional behavioral health services through strong financial stewardship and collaborative leadership.

  • Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.
  • Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.
  • Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
  • Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
  • Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.
  • Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
  • Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
  • Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
  • Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).
  • Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
  • Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.
  • Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
  • Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.
  • Bachelor degree in Finance, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency.
  • Six years of progressive management experience.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
  • Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to determine the appropriate staff mixes to support patient and customer needs.
  • Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills.
  • Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.
  • Master's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area.
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