Director of Finance West Region (Community Hospitals) - Finance Division

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Director of Finance, Regional Community Hospitals- West Region is part of the Shared Services Finance Division at Penn State Health. The Director will report to the Vice President of Finance, Hospital Division and will contribute to the overall success of the organizations? by effectively managing, monitoring, partnering and coordinating key financial tasks across PSH Community hospitals. The Director will positively represent the Shared Services Finance Division and will engage in interactions that collaboratively and consistently support Operations from a financial perspective throughout the department and operational teams. The Director will also maintain an on-site presence that provides consistency and continuity to the various leadership teams, in conjunction with the EVP and chief financial officer and the shared services finance team. 

The Director will have the responsibility to work cross-functionally with all shared services teams and all levels of financial and operational management to support the financial performance and execution of the overall mission, vision, and strategy of the assigned Penn State community hospitals. This position is a key member of the community hospitals senior leadership teams, as well as the shared services financial leadership team. 

The role has responsibility for the financial aspects of the community hospital operations in the west region and is expected to analyze data and partner with other areas to implement recommendations based on findings to promote profitable outcomes. Additionally, the Director will manage and lead the team through month end, year-end, and annual budgeting, with key interaction and seamless coordination to the Shared Service teams. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelors degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related business field.
• Seven (7) years of functional financial experience in healthcare finance leadership, physician practice management, and/or healthcare operations in a large, complex, integrated health system or similarly complex healthcare provider setting.
• Five (5)+ years of management experience.
• Must have an understanding of the role of Third-Party Payers, including Government Organizations.
• Must have general knowledge of variations in Net Revenues, Key Indicators and variable costs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work as a key team lead in developing and enforcing accountability strategies required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• CPA or MBA strongly desired.
• Community Hospital financial experience highly preferred.
• Experience within a Shared Services model highly desired. 

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system. 

Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth. 

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained