VP of Finance

The Vice President of Finance is a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the health system. This executive provides financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, optimizes financial performance, and supports the system's mission of delivering high-quality patient care. The VP of Finance will work closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and operational teams to drive financial strategies, manage budgets, and improve operational efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• CPA, CFA, or HFMA certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in healthcare or hospital finance.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare financial regulations, reimbursement models, and revenue cycle management.
• Proven track record of driving financial performance and cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing large-scale budgets in a multi-hospital system preferred.
• Knowledge of value-based care and population health financial strategies preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare ERP and financial management systems (e.g., Epic, Oracle, Workday) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the health system’s long-term goals. Provide leadership in financial planning, forecasting, and risk management. Drive initiatives to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior leadership to support business development, strategic initiatives, and capital investment decisions.
• Financial Operations & Performance Management: Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, revenue cycle management, and cost containment initiatives. Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making. Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with healthcare regulations. Manage payer contract negotiations and reimbursement strategies to maximize revenue.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Build and develop a high-performing team to support financial operations. Promote collaboration across departments to improve financial processes and patient care efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Director of Budget, Director of Finance, and other staff as deemed necessary by CFAO. Functions as a coach & mentor to the staff for whom this position is responsible. Participates in and/or supports the employment process in conjunction with the Human Resources Department. Submits requests for staffing needs on a thorough and timely basis, securing all necessary approval(s). Participates in the screening/interviewing process, making themself available to meet the candidates’ needs to expedite the screening process. Participates in and/or supports the Orientation of newly hired staff members. Provides and/or oversees the training of newly appointed staff members (to the department). Develops and/or maintains on-going training programs/initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge, and productivity of existing employees. Participates in training sessions as required and/or deemed necessary. Provides leadership and direction to the staff for whom responsible in order to maintain a work environment that promotes the creative development of ideas and allows employees to meet and/or exceed expectations and established standards of performance. Establishes the expectations for performance for those staff reporting to this position (and downline), monitors and measures this performance. Addresses concerns or weaknesses and takes appropriate action to ensure issues are resolved. Ensures that staff are working as efficiently, as accurately and as productively as possible. Ensures the compliance and/or oversees the compliance with all policies and procedures by staff. Recognizes exemplary compliance. Initiates appropriate corrective action in instances of noncompliance; secures required approvals before addressing with the staff. Makes decisions and takes actions essential to the daily operation of the work area(s) for which responsible. Maintains or oversees the maintenance of supplies deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the area(s) for which responsible. Researches major expenditures (including equipment, supplies and/or systems) and make recommendations to the appropriate member(s) of management for approval to purchase.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Periods of prolonged sitting. Light physical effort; some standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping; manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment; detail oriented; able to maintain a pleasant and courteous demeanor under all circumstances. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Climate controlled environment with occasional periods of being outside. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.