Director - Finance

Job Details

Kettering Health Miamisburg
- Centerville| Miamisburg| Full Time| Days

The Director of Finance has accountability for the overall financial management of the hospital and provides strategic financial leadership to support the organization’s mission, core values, and long-term objectives. This role partners closely with clinical and operational leaders to drive strong financial performance and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

As a member of a multidisciplinary leadership team, the Director collaborates and communicates effectively with system leadership, service line and hospital physicians, executives, and other key stakeholders. The position is responsible for leading hospital labor productivity, overseeing the month‑end close process, financial reporting, budgeting, capital planning and management, regulatory and financial compliance, and margin improvement initiatives.

The Director of Finance reports to the Hospital Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field required.
• Master’s degree required (MBA, MHA, or Master’s in Management or Leadership).
• The master’s degree requirement may be waived for candidates who demonstrate relevant work experience that provides comparable skills and knowledge.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience with demonstrated leadership and management responsibility.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a healthcare finance role required.
• Prior director‑level experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively explain complex financial concepts to executives, physicians, leaders, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, executives, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other financial or business intelligence platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare finance, including revenue cycle and reimbursement, labor productivity management, physician contracting and compliance, regulatory requirements, and budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills in complex and dynamic environments.
• Proven organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast‑paced, evolving healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, mentor, motivate, and develop Financial Analysts and/or Finance Managers.

• Financial Close, Reporting & Analysis
• Lead the production of accurate, timely, and consistent financial statements in collaboration with the System Finance team.
• Ensure all financial entries comply with system policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Partner with System Finance, KHMG Finance, and Decision Support teams to fully understand and clearly explain all revenue and expense activity.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to analyze and explain volume, revenue, and expense variances.
• Oversee the accuracy, appropriateness, and necessity of all accruals.
• Prepare timely close reports, financial statements, and variance explanations as requested by the System and Hospital CFO.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as requested by the Hospital CFO.
• Prepare and present financial summaries and presentations during month‑end close, leadership meetings, and other forums as requested.
• Productivity & Labor Management
• Foster a culture of accountability in achieving productivity and labor expense targets.
• Coordinate and oversee hospital productivity reporting and tracking using daily and bi‑weekly Decision Support reports.
• Develop and enhance productivity monitoring tools as needed to support effective labor management.
• Analyze productivity performance and partner with hospital leaders to develop and implement…