Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance

Berkshire Health Systems

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

The Opportunity

Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), a $747M, 3-hospital health system in the Berkshires in Massachusetts is seeking a new Vice President of Finance. BHS is doing exceptionally well financially and is recognized for patient outcomes, quality, and remarkable care teams. This is an incredible time to join this market leader.

The Organization: 

Berkshire Health Systems is the leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services for residents and visitors to Berkshire County. From inpatient surgery and cancer care to provider visits and imaging, BHS offers a continuum of programs and services that help patients to connect to the care they need, no matter where they are located in the rural Berkshire community. BHS supports 24-hour emergency care at its two inpatient acute care facilities, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) in Pittsfield and Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, as well as the Satellite Emergency Facility on the BMC campus in North Adams. Ultimately, BHS offers its broad range of award-winning services at 28 provider clinics with 51 office locations across the county. As the largest employer in Berkshire County, BHS supports more than 4,000 jobs in the region, and, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BHS is committed to partnering with local municipalities and community organizations to help the county thrive.

The Position

The Vice President, Finance is a key position for BHS and will provide leadership and vision for finance function initiatives within the two hospitals and related enterprises. The Vice President, Finance will work to establish credibility as a savvy finance executive who understands BHS’s mission. The Vice President, Finance will assess the current financial systems and organization and will work with the senior management team to ensure that the current structure and business direction is well-aligned with the organization’s strategy.

The Vice President, Finance will be part of the senior management team and will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of BHS.

The Finance department is organized functionally and provides centralized services for the system. There are currently 32 FTEs in the department.

The Region: 

Pittsfield enjoys the distinction as the “City of Festivals.” Perfectly placed in the heart of the Berkshires, it’s the largest city in the area bustling with cultural and recreational amenities. Pittsfield offers many concert series, art, culture, nightlife, fine and fun dining, charming lodging, a professional baseball team and a multitude of parks. Additionally, it offers four-season outdoor fun from hiking, skiing, swimming, boating to mountain biking and more.

The Berkshires has several ski resorts, rivers and lakes for other outdoor activities. Permanent housing options in the Berkshires are diverse and surprising affordable relative

to the more urban/suburban regions of New England and greater New York area. A variety of excellent public and private schools are available in the region.