What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance – Northwest Ohio Operations position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Finance is responsible for leading and overseeing all financial operations for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Toledo, including affiliated physician services and pediatric primary care entities. This role provides strategic financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives operational and financial performance across multiple entities. The Director serves as a key partner to operational and executive leadership, supporting decision-making through financial analysis and process improvement.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Financial Leadership & Oversight
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Certifications
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Skills
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FREQUENTLY: (none specified)
CONTINUOUSLY: (none specified)
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
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"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Finance is responsible for leading and overseeing all financial operations for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Toledo, including affiliated physician services and pediatric primary care entities. This role provides strategic financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives operational and financial performance across multiple entities. The Director serves as a key partner to operational and executive leadership, supporting decision-making through financial analysis and process improvement.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Direct and manage all financial operations, including profit and loss (P&L) oversight for regional entities.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
- Participate in preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports and executive summaries to senior leadership.
- Oversee charge capture, revenue integrity, and daily reconciliation processes.
- Monitor reimbursement trends and investigate variances or issues impacting revenue.
- Partner with revenue cycle teams (Ensemble Health Partners) to optimize billing, collections, and financial outcomes.
- Collaborate in the development and negotiation of payer and provider contracts with Payer Relations department.
- Analyze market conditions and reimbursement structures specific to the Toledo region.
- Support strategic initiatives that differentiate regional operations from the main campus where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
- Partner with compliance and operational teams on billing audits, reviews, and special projects.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
- Oversee financial relationships with external partners (BSMH), including management of service agreements and reconciliation processes.
- Provide financial oversight of patient access operations and financial assistance programs.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with key partners (e.g., revenue cycle vendors), ensuring accountability and performance.
- Oversee physician compensation models, including RVU-based productivity tracking.
- Collaborate with physician leadership to develop compensation plans and incentive structures.
- Analyze provider performance and support alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff to support high performance and professional growth.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) preferred.
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Certifications
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Skills
- Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and multiple priorities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Experience in contract analysis, physician compensation, and revenue cycle operations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational results.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare financial management (required).
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment (preferred).
OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)
FREQUENTLY: (none specified)
CONTINUOUSLY: (none specified)
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"