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Director, Decision Support and Cost Accounting

Mercy
Mercy Salary
Chesterfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2027

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Director - Decision Support leads efforts in identifying, investigating, and recommending margin improvement opportunities. This role involves overseeing the Decision Support team and the Costing team, facilitating significant cross-functional collaboration, and aligning financial strategies with operational goals. This position reports to the Executive Director - Financial Planning and Capital Management, and partners with community CFOs for leading a team that delivers insights, recommendations, and results that drive margin improvement.

Position Details:

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
•    Minimum 10 years of experience in financial analysis, healthcare operations, or coding, with significant experience in a decision support setting.
•    Proven leadership experience in managing financial teams and driving financial performance improvements.
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across functions and levels of the organization.
•    Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
•    Expertise in cost accounting, coding chargemaster, and revenue mapping is preferred.
Competencies
•    Strategic Thinking
•    Analytical Acumen
•    Leadership and Team Development
•    Forward-facing communication to interface with all levels
•    Collaboration and Influence
•    Financial Acumen
•    Results-Oriented
 

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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