MHN Vice President of Hospital Finance

Marshall Health Network•Huntington, WV

17d

About The Position

The Vice President of Hospital Finance provides executive leadership over the financial operations of the assigned hospital(s) and its affiliated entities. This role is responsible for the organization’s financial integrity, regulatory compliance, reimbursement strategy, and long range financial planning. The Vice President of Finance partners with executive leadership, physicians, and operational leaders to ensure financial sustainability while supporting the Marshall Health Network’s mission, values, and strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
2-5 years of experience in healthcare finance.
Expert knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements
Strong analytical, strategic, and decision-making capabilities
Demonstrated history of critical thinking skills and leadership of people, teams, and work groups, particularly people, teams, and work groups with diverse skills, functional duties, and education (administrative, support, and clinical)
Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives under tight deadlines
Exceptional communication skills with executives, physicians, staff, and external stakeholders
Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing finance teams
High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality
Ability to perform simple manipulative skills such as writing, collating, and grasping objects
Perform tasks that require eye-hand coordination such as operating computers and keyboarding skills
Perform gross motor coordination such as reaching, turning, and moving about
Be mobile and move from one place to another
Hearing normal sounds with some background noise
Hearing normal sounds with some background noise, perform moderately difficult manipulative skills
See objects closely
Ability to perform in a light duty capacity under DOL standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in business administration, finance or healthcare administration strongly preferred.
CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct financial operations for assigned entities, including accounting, budgeting, capital planning, reimbursement, charge integrity, financial reporting
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources consistent with not-for-profit governance and fiduciary obligations
Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and variance analysis for assigned entities and departments
Support preparation of consolidated system and year-end audited financial statements
Establish financial performance metrics supporting accountability, sustainability, and community benefit
Optimize cost management while protecting quality, access, and workforce engagement
Partner with Revenue Cycle and operational leaders to improve revenue accuracy and transparency including accurate charge capture, billing compliance, and auditing from charge to payment
Establish, monitor, and apply best efforts to achieve financial and operating targets, goals, and budgets of the hospital
Lead and guide conversations, meetings, and management operating reviews (MORs) with clinical, support, and administrative directors/managers about financial reporting, budgeting, productivity, and performance improvement plans (as needed) for departmental and hospital-wide results
Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling aligned with organizational strategy
Lead data-driven financial analytics to support margin improvement and service-line performance
Evaluate financial feasibility of new service lines, capital investments, and growth initiatives
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the Board and executive leadership
Monitor industry trends, reimbursement shifts, and regulatory changes impacting financial performance
Serve as liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, and regulators (as needed and directed by the MHN Corporate Controller)
Ensure compliance with not-for-profit reporting standards and bond covenants
Strengthen internal controls and financial risk management practices
Support Board and Finance Committee reporting with clarity and transparency
Lead, coach, and develop Finance Division leadership and staff
Promote accountability, collaboration, and professional development
Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring, development, and succession planning
Build a culture of stewardship, integrity, and continuous improvement
Foster cross-functional collaboration with clinical, operational, and physician leadership
Uphold the mission, values, and ethical standards of a not-for-profit healthcare organization, including the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs)
Ensure financial practices support community health, access to care, and population health goals
Promote transparency, integrity, and trust in all financial activities
Balance financial sustainability with commitment to patients, employees, and the community