What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance and Reimbursement (2026-1037) position at Valley Medical Center & Clinics?
Job Title: Director of Finance and Reimbursement
Req: 2026-1037
Location:
Department: Finance
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 1
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category Management
Salary Range: Min. $183,959 - Max $275,938/annual DOE
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Director of Finance and Reimbursement
JOB OVERVIEW: The Director of Finance and Reimbursement leads and oversees all financial and accounting operations of the organization, including general ledger management, financial reporting, financial analysis, fixed assets, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and third-party reimbursement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting and supplemental payment programs.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with occasional early morning or evening availability to support organizational needs.
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
Prerequisites:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; Accounting concentration preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
2-5 years of progressive accounting or auditing management experience, preferably in healthcare or a related environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards, and federal and state reporting requirements, including Single Audit.
Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement regulations.
Preferred:
Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Prior experience with a Big Four or regional CPA firm, government, or public healthcare organization.
Knowledge of Washington State public hospital district laws.
Qualifications:
Proven leadership and people-management capabilities; ability to coach, develop, and inspire staff.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including Board-level communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture; leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and models organizational values in daily interactions.
Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions:
See generic criteria for Director.
Performance Responsibilities:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Director
Essential Responsibilities And Competencies:
Lead and oversee general ledger, financial reporting, and reimbursement functions.
Manage timely month-end and year-end close processes and preparation of financial statements.
Review and/or coordinate detailed variance analytics on a monthly basis.
Perform and/or review detailed financial and accounting analysis.
Prepare or oversee preparation of Statements of Cash Flows and monthly Board reporting materials.
Directly supervises manager of Finance and reimbursement program manager.
Evaluate, coach, and develop staff; participate in hiring, performance evaluations, compensation decisions, promotions, and terminations.
Establish, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.
Design, maintain, and enhance systems of internal accounting controls to safeguard organizational assets.
Oversee preparation and submission of third-party cost reports, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with reimbursement regulations and reporting requirements.
Partner with administrators and department leaders on strategic initiatives to achieve organizational financial goals.
Participate in cross-functional committees including Risk Management, Corporate Compliance, Revenue Cycle, and Materials Management.
Ability to attend and present at Board of Trustee Facilities, Finance and Audit Committee meetings as needed.
Provides useful financial information to internal and external customers.
Willing to continuously evaluate and reinvent the financial systems and processes, as necessary, to improve organizational performance and/or strengthen necessary internal controls.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with special projects and other administrator-level requests.
Maintains continuing education for awareness of impacts of changing accounting standards and regulatory agency requirements as to their effect on the financial viability and/or legal compliance of the organization.
Demonstrates conformance to VMC's policies and procedures.
Date Created:
Revised: 1/02, 10/04, 5/09, 7/16, 10/17, 5/26
Grade: NC-17
FLSA: E
Cost Center: 8508
Qualifications:
Job Qualifications:
Proven leadership and people-management capabilities; ability to coach, develop, and inspire staff.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including Board-level communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture; leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and models organizational values in daily interactions.
Req: 2026-1037
Location:
Department: Finance
Shift: Days
Type: Full Time
FTE: 1
Hours:
City State: Renton, WA
Category Management
Salary Range: Min. $183,959 - Max $275,938/annual DOE
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Director of Finance and Reimbursement
JOB OVERVIEW: The Director of Finance and Reimbursement leads and oversees all financial and accounting operations of the organization, including general ledger management, financial reporting, financial analysis, fixed assets, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and third-party reimbursement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting and supplemental payment programs.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with occasional early morning or evening availability to support organizational needs.
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
Prerequisites:
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; Accounting concentration preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
2-5 years of progressive accounting or auditing management experience, preferably in healthcare or a related environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards, and federal and state reporting requirements, including Single Audit.
Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement regulations.
Preferred:
Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Prior experience with a Big Four or regional CPA firm, government, or public healthcare organization.
Knowledge of Washington State public hospital district laws.
Qualifications:
Proven leadership and people-management capabilities; ability to coach, develop, and inspire staff.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including Board-level communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture; leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and models organizational values in daily interactions.
Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions:
See generic criteria for Director.
Performance Responsibilities:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Director
Essential Responsibilities And Competencies:
Lead and oversee general ledger, financial reporting, and reimbursement functions.
Manage timely month-end and year-end close processes and preparation of financial statements.
Review and/or coordinate detailed variance analytics on a monthly basis.
Perform and/or review detailed financial and accounting analysis.
Prepare or oversee preparation of Statements of Cash Flows and monthly Board reporting materials.
Directly supervises manager of Finance and reimbursement program manager.
Evaluate, coach, and develop staff; participate in hiring, performance evaluations, compensation decisions, promotions, and terminations.
Establish, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.
Design, maintain, and enhance systems of internal accounting controls to safeguard organizational assets.
Oversee preparation and submission of third-party cost reports, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with reimbursement regulations and reporting requirements.
Partner with administrators and department leaders on strategic initiatives to achieve organizational financial goals.
Participate in cross-functional committees including Risk Management, Corporate Compliance, Revenue Cycle, and Materials Management.
Ability to attend and present at Board of Trustee Facilities, Finance and Audit Committee meetings as needed.
Provides useful financial information to internal and external customers.
Willing to continuously evaluate and reinvent the financial systems and processes, as necessary, to improve organizational performance and/or strengthen necessary internal controls.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer with special projects and other administrator-level requests.
Maintains continuing education for awareness of impacts of changing accounting standards and regulatory agency requirements as to their effect on the financial viability and/or legal compliance of the organization.
Demonstrates conformance to VMC's policies and procedures.
Date Created:
Revised: 1/02, 10/04, 5/09, 7/16, 10/17, 5/26
Grade: NC-17
FLSA: E
Cost Center: 8508
Qualifications:
Job Qualifications:
Proven leadership and people-management capabilities; ability to coach, develop, and inspire staff.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including Board-level communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture; leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and models organizational values in daily interactions.
Salary : $183,959 - $275,938