Senior Financial Analyst

Augusta Health • Fishersville, VA

1d • $81,245 - $124,301

About The Position

Provides comprehensive financial support for an assigned portfolio of departments, entities, or service lines at Augusta Health. The role is responsible for month-end close activities, financial and operational analysis, budget-to-actual variance review, reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting and forecasting, and decision-support analyses such as return on investment and net present value. The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the primary Finance partner to assigned leaders and leads a designated Finance specialty area.

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit health system in Fishersville, Virginia, serving the Shenandoah Valley. Its services include Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed facility, Augusta Medical Group’s 40 practice locations, and four urgent care centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible finance, accounting, budgeting, or decision-support experience.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data and presenting findings to management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to meet Virginia state employment requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial analysis practices, including GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities independently, meet close and reporting deadlines, and investigate issues through resolution.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet and financial reporting tools, including data manipulation, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Ability to translate financial and operational information into clear, actionable information for leaders and nonfinancial audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, relationship-management, and customer-service skills.
• Ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, cost accounting, return on investment, and net present value concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Healthcare Administration.
• CPA, CMA, or HFMA certification.
• Healthcare finance experience.
• Experience with cost accounting, reimbursement, service-line analytics, or financial planning systems.
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and ongoing financial support for an assigned portfolio of departments, entities, or service lines.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and related documentation in accordance with procedures and internal controls.
• Analyze monthly actual results against budget, prior periods, and operational expectations; investigate significant or unusual variances and develop explanations and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary Finance contact for leaders in the assigned portfolio, providing financial guidance, answering questions, and supporting accountability for financial performance.
• Lead an assigned Finance specialty area, establishing repeatable processes, maintaining assumptions and reporting, coordinating stakeholders, and serving as a departmental resource.
• Partner with operational leaders during annual budget and forecast processes; validate assumptions, financial inputs, staffing and volume relationships, and submitted information.
• Prepare financial analyses for business decisions and strategic initiatives, including return on investment, net present value, scenario analysis, and financial feasibility assessments.
• Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready financial records and prepare schedules and supporting documentation for interim and annual audits and external reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial and management reports, and identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, data quality, and Finance processes.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to leaders and Finance teammates regarding financial reports, systems, accounting practices, and areas of expertise.
• Assist with other Finance functions as needed to distribute work and support a collaborative Finance team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
• Earned Wage Access Program for eligible team members.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Career development programs, advancement opportunities, personalized onboarding, and ongoing educational support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite childcare.
• Free onsite parking, 24/7 armed security, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend differentials.
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior