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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Director of Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or at least seven years of direct experience may be substituted.
  • Three to five years of experience in a closely related field is required with a bachelor's degree.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements, reports, and analyses in alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards.
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including developing annual operating and capital budgets, mid-year updates, and long-range financial plans.
  • Conduct financial risk assessments and provide strategic insights and recommendations to support operational decisions and long-term goals.
  • Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, income auditing, and accounts payable review.
  • Lead and support initiatives focused on margin improvement, cost containment, and revenue optimization in collaboration with facility leadership.
  • Direct month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee the capital review and authorization process, ensuring capital requests are evaluated for need, timing, and return on investment before executive review.
  • Identify trends and variances in revenue and expenditures, propose corrective actions, and monitor financial performance against established goals.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with leadership on potential staffing issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff with feedback on performance and development.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership to set the department's strategic direction, including budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
  • Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and, when applicable, oversee accreditation processes to ensure services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay up to date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • When required, work in a staff role and fulfill its duties and responsibilities while meeting the competencies established for that job.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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