Regional Director of Finance

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Director of Finance – Acute Care provides strategic and operational financial leadership for Trinity Health Of New England’s acute care hospitals. Reporting to the Regional CFO, this role oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital strategy, while collaborating closely with system, regional, and hospital leadership. The position serves on the Saint Francis Hospital Senior Leadership Team and plays a critical role in driving financial stewardship, sustainability, and performance in a complex healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (required).
• 10+ years of progressive healthcare finance experience, including 5+ years in a Director-level role.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting, capital planning, and operational performance.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, system-based healthcare organization.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial reporting systems.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and lead through influence.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic finance leadership for acute care hospitals in partnership with the Regional CFO.
• Lead operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for acute care entities.
• Prepare and deliver consolidated operating and capital budgets for Trinity Health of New England.
• Oversee financial performance management, including ET-9/OEI reporting and target achievement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Revenue Cycle, Decision Support, Labor Stabilization, Capital Operations, and System Office partners.
• Advise hospital Presidents and Senior Leadership Teams on financial strategy, operations, and market opportunities.
• Ensure financial policies, controls, and reporting comply with GAAP, regulatory, and accrediting requirements.
• Support Board and Finance Committee reporting and presentations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop acute care finance teams, including Directors, Managers, and Analysts.
• Promote Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values through ethical, transparent, and collaborative leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees