System Finance Director

Essentia Health • Plant City, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

The System Finance Director provides system-level leadership for highly specialized healthcare accounting functions, with primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable / Net Revenue Analytics and Government Reimbursement. This role oversees complex, high-risk financial estimates central to healthcare revenue recognition and partners closely with senior finance leadership, auditors, and operational stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive healthcare accounting or finance experience, with direct exposure to: Net revenue estimation and A/R valuation or Government reimbursement and cost reporting
• Demonstrated experience leading specialized teams within a complex or matrixed organization
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP-based healthcare revenue recognition

Nice To Haves

• Experience with net revenue or reimbursement modeling tools (e.g., Crowe/Kodiak RCA or similar platforms)
• Public accounting background with healthcare audit or cost report consulting experience
• CPA designation (preferred, not required)
• Ability to operate comfortably with system-level visibility and executive audiences
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical leaders

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for net revenue estimation, A/R valuation, and government reimbursement functions within the Controller organization
• Oversee managers responsible for: Contractual and bad debt allowance methodologies in accordance with GAAP Net revenue modeling, hindsight lookback analysis, and variance analysis Government reimbursement and cost reporting, including third-party payer dynamics
• Ensure consistency, rigor, and integrity of methodologies supporting some of the largest and highest-risk financial estimates on the balance sheet
• Partner with internal and external auditors related to revenue recognition, reimbursement, and compliance activities
• Present and explain complex financial estimates, trends, and variances to senior finance and system leadership, including the CFO
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across net revenue and reimbursement processes, tools, and reporting
• Provide guidance related to net revenue and reimbursement considerations for acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

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