Financial Director

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance (DOF) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership within a hospital environment. This role will oversee the organization’s financial operations while partnering with executive leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth initiatives.

The Director of Finance will maintain responsibility across accounting, purchasing, revenue integrity, health information systems, and patient access functions. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Revenue Leadership

• Lead all aspects of financial management, revenue integrity, and hospital financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and operational procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial modeling activities.
• Evaluate financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Direct month-end and year-end financial close processes and reporting activities.
• Oversee financial reporting systems and implement process improvements where needed.
• Lead revenue cycle optimization efforts including billing, collections, reimbursement, and patient accounting.
• Supervise accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Support capital planning initiatives and collaborate on long-term financial strategy.
• Maintain departmental reporting and statistical data for regulatory and leadership purposes.

Purchasing & Materials Management

• Provide leadership and oversight of purchasing and materials management operations.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve purchasing efficiency and inventory utilization.
• Support supply chain initiatives and maintain operational continuity across departments.
• Assist with central supply planning and operational effectiveness.

Operational Leadership

• Recruit, develop, coach, and support departmental teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational performance, and employee engagement.
• Complete performance evaluations and support ongoing staff development.
• Build strong partnerships across physicians, leadership teams, and operational departments.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, financial standards, and internal policies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate financial performance and recommendations effectively across leadership groups.
• Drive strategic initiatives while balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

Certifications

• CPA, CMA, or related certification preferred but not required

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive finance leadership experience within a hospital or healthcare environment
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, revenue cycle operations, supply chain management, regulatory compliance, SOX, and GAAP
• Experience developing and managing large budgets and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise required
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, financial, and operational information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Professional presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization