Director Finance - Clinical Shared Services

Description

Calling all Esteemed Leaders!

Are you a strategic, operations‑minded finance executive who thrives in complex healthcare environments? Do you excel at financial stewardship, cross‑functional partnership, and guiding leaders toward informed, value‑driven decision making? If so, the Director, Finance role offers an exciting opportunity to influence financial performance across multiple ministries within a mission‑driven health system.

* This role is designed for a strategic investor‑operator, not a traditional finance director. It sits at the crossroads of clinical operations, growth strategy, and private‑equity‑style thinking, with an emphasis on driving enterprise value creation rather than simply producing financial reports.*

• Views business areas as assets, not cost centers
• Prioritizes:
  Valuation, ROI, Strategic Optionality, Financial Performance

• Operates within a fast‑moving, high‑growth organizational segment
• Navigates work that lives in the "grey area", including:
• Site of care shifts (e.g., ASCs and ambulatory services)
• Strategic partnerships

• Positioned at the forefront of organizational growth and optimization
• Gains direct exposure to senior leadership

The Director, Finance provides comprehensive financial oversight for assigned ministries, monitoring performance, supporting productivity and supply chain initiatives, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. As a key liaison for accounts payable and payroll processes, this leader collaborates closely with managers and senior leaders across ministries.

This role assists in the facilitation of capital projects, participates in ministry‑level planning, and contributes to the development of annual budgets and long‑term strategies. The Director is also responsible for creating and managing dashboards, executing internal audit recommendations, and leading regional and ministry‑level special projects.

A core responsibility includes partnering with the Providence accounting team to ensure monthly financial statements accurately represent clinical and operational performance. This position serves as a trusted advisor, communicator, and collaborator across finance and operational teams.

• Provide financial oversight for assigned ministries in partnership with the Service Area CFO and senior operational leaders.
• Monitor ministry financial performance, ensuring achievement of financial, productivity, and efficiency targets.
• Support accurate production and review of monthly financial statements, including contractuals, net income, accruals, and clinical/operational statistics.
• Collaborate in the development of annual budgets and strategic financial planning for assigned ministries.
• Conduct budget variance analysis and partner with leaders to develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate monthly financial review processes with ministry administrators.
• Support productivity management through measurement, benchmarking, and staffing matrix implementation.
• Participate in ministry management meetings and contribute to operational and financial discussions.
• Review service line financials (Institutes) and support leaders in understanding the economics of care delivery.
• Lead regional and ministry special projects and provide support for internal audit recommendations.
• Partner with regional finance and systemwide colleagues to share best practices and align initiatives.
• Support consistent financial operations and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provide leadership that strengthens organizational understanding of finance’s role, ensuring clear and effective communication across teams.
• Cultivate an environment of mutual respect, transparency, and effective problem solving.

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Licensure
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
• HFMA or FACHE certification (preferred)
• Experience
• 8+ years in a leadership role
• 10+ years of relevant finance experience
• Financial & Analytical Skills
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Proficiency in applying financial principles, formulas, and mathematical…