Director Operational Finance

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Director of Operational Finance, you will provide critical financial leadership and strategic oversight, profoundly impacting the fiscal health and operational efficiency of the organization.

Every day you will expertly manage financial planning and analysis, develop robust budgeting processes, identify cost‑saving initiatives, and meticulously provide data‑driven insights to optimize resource allocation and drive sustainable growth.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding financial acumen, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, strategic demeanor, contributing significantly to sound financial decision‑making and the achievement of organizational goals.

• Financial Reporting: Ensure complete and accurate financial statements are produced on a monthly basis; monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget; provide leadership to finance and decision support staff; coordinate reporting and other requirements to management at various levels; oversee and direct preparation of annual budget; provide input into forecasts and feasibility studies or other analytics as desired by management.
• Supervisory Abilities: Recruit, orient, and manage staff to ensure operational objectives in roles within the scope of this position; provide leadership and direction to finance department, administration staff, clinic HR staff, billing manager and related billing support staff; set goals, conduct performance appraisals, and resolve staff issues with appropriate actions and monitor improvement.
• Revenue Cycle: Understand the day‑to‑day process of the revenue cycle to assess strengths and weaknesses and take corrective action as needed; monitor and report revenue cycle data and statistics at a global and physician level; provide guidance to billing manager; understand global objectives and monitor key compliance issues; report to management and physicians regarding this operation and key issues as they arise.
• Problem Resolution: Demonstrate ability to see beyond own area or department to broader, total organization needs; analyze all data and take all issues into consideration before making recommendations; handle unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner; suggest new and innovative procedures and ideas for improving processes; effectively use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills; recognize the practical significance of situations encountered.
• Learning and Growth: Commit to learning; attend educational meetings and be open to change and input for growth.

Job Requirements (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Master’s degree in business or CPA (optional).
• None.

Preferred

• Ten years of professional accounting experience, at least 3 years in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Public accounting experience.

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$54.50 - $81.07 /hour