Financial Analyst - River Region - Hybrid

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Kenner, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Financial Analyst provides analysis to the supported business area. The role analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements, maintains databases and other sources of information, supports strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities, assists with the budget process, and responds to ad hoc reporting requests and questions from users of financial reports. The position also helps ensure operational profitability and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement. The role requires maintaining knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance. The employee must follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting suspected unethical conduct and concerns involving safety, privacy, or compliance. This description summarizes the general nature of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related area, or 10 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, office software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, such as more than eight hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience in the healthcare industry.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or actively testing for certification.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain financial information.
Provide reporting and analytics to support operational profitability.
Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Participate in the formation of the budget.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Participate in professional development activities.
Participate in special projects involving financial analysis.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and answer questions from users of financial reports.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.