Financial Analyst

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their collaborative finance team. This role offers direct work with the CFO and serves as a financial resource for hospital leaders. The position provides exposure to facility operations, partnership with Lifepoint’s centralized finance teams, and opportunities for career advancement in finance leadership.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting, finance or financial analysis experience required.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, account analysis and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify, research and explain financial variances.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with department leaders and centralized finance teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial forecasting, budgeting and/or variance analysis strongly preferred.
• Healthcare finance/accounting experience preferred.
• Previous Lifepoint Health experience and knowledge of Lifepoint accounting policies/processes highly preferred.
• Oracle experience strongly preferred; experience within another centralized/shared-services healthcare finance environment is also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journal entries in conjunction with the monthly close process and assist with reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Partner with the CFO and LBS finance teams throughout the monthly close process, reviewing account activity, identifying issues and completing required financial and variance analysis.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts and projections in partnership with the CFO.
• Analyze financial performance and investigate variances against budget, forecast and prior performance.
• Prepare, review and finalize variance analyses and supporting financial information for month-end reporting.
• Develop analytical and departmental financial reports as needed to support operational and leadership decision-making.
• Assist with the development and administration of the organization’s annual operating budget; greater ownership may be assumed as knowledge of the facility and operations develops.
• Serve as a financial resource and liaison for department leaders, helping research and resolve accounting, budget and financial questions.
• Monitor accounts payable activity and partner with LBS to identify and resolve payment or processing issues requiring escalation.
• Work closely with the facility’s LBS Site Coordinator and other centralized finance partners to support accounting activities and ensure timely completion of close requirements.
• Support daily charge reconciliation processes by monitoring completion and assisting with follow-up or resolution of identified issues.
• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison and work with internal and external auditors to prepare for and facilitate audits.
• Help ensure departmental and organizational compliance with applicable accounting standards, hospital policies, laws and regulations.
• Provide financial and accounting support for additional projects, analyses and initiatives as needed by the CFO.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree