Director - Finance - Hybrid

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Responsible for managing and implementing financial operations, including budgeting, accounting and reimbursement of the organization. Provides financial analysis and oversight for assigned department(s) and/or area(s).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field. Preferred – Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Required - 5 years in healthcare management experience.

Preferred – Certified Public Accountant.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Strong analytical skills and extremely knowledgeable in financial modeling, terms and concepts.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard; intermediate to advanced Excel skill level.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent leadership skills and self-direction, good judgment in handling difficult situations and good organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.

• Oversees budgets for assigned area(s).
• Conducts financial analysis and forecasting for assigned area(s).
• Coordinates the distribution of monthly financial reports to leadership.
• Assist with preparation for the Monthly Operating Reviews and/or Service Line Report Outs.
• Monitors financial performance and identifies operational issues that could have financial impact.
• Ensures compliance with departmental, hospital, and federal/state regulatory policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.