Community Healthcare System is hiring a Sr. Financial Cost and Data Analyst!

Location: Munster, Indiana

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Finance/Cost Accounting/Decision Support and under general supervision, develops and maintains cost accounting and data analytics functions; conducts financial, statistical, and analytical studies; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial analysis. Develops data analytics dashboards to enhance the cost accounting and data analytics process for the cost accounting team and other customers; and performs related duties as required. Creates and interprets complex financial analyses and reports, aiding management in making strategic decisions. Completes various analytical tasks, including budgeting, business plan development, service line reporting, revenue analysis, and various ad hoc projects. Possess a solid understanding of financial and clinical data from multiple sources, along with the ability to synthesize information for effective organizational planning. Functions as a bridge between Finance, Administration, and Operations, ensuring smooth communication across these departments. Acts as an expert in Decision Support and Cost Accounting, have a thorough knowledge of financial systems, and patient data sources, contributing to strategic discussions and decisions. Develops and maintains dashboards for use in monthly, quarterly and annual cost accounting reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. Performs monthly financial statement reporting and analysis and assists in the annual capital and operational budget process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Healthcare, Financial, Cost Accounting, or Decision Support Analyst.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and other data management systems is required.
• Knowledge of reporting, financial and cost accounting systems and electronic medical records systems preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare preferred in a health system.
• Possess advanced analytical, detail oriented, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven with creative approach to problem solving, able to work independently while meeting strict deadlines.
• Diligent nature to detect, track and resolve technical problems involving a variety of financial reporting systems.
• Capable of synthesizing complex data sets and communicating findings effectively to different audiences.
• Possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in order to present results of statistical and financial findings in laymen’s terms for business customers.
• Knowledge of Horizon Performance Manager, Strata Decision Support, Explorer Dashboards, Axiom, PeopleSoft products, HBI, EPIC Tibco Spotfire, Tableau or similar preferred.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

 Join our team of healthcare professionals at Community Healthcare Systems. Apply today!

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