Vice President, Finance

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS


Department: Administration - Finance


Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

This role serves as the CFO for the St. Joseph, St. Teresa and Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospitals.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Lead and oversee financial activities, policies, procedures and practices for ministry market.

• Serve as a member of executive team and provide leadership in setting and developing strategic initiatives.
• Recommend strategies designed to achieve financial, strategic, operational, as well as system objectives and goals.
• Plan and coordinate financial resources.
• Serve as liaison on financial matters among executive leadership, and management.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct organization-wide performance improvement activities, and maintain financial plans and forecasts.
• Ensure that financial needs are met and that budgets and projections are completed timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with the finance team to coordinate major projects and system initiatives.
• Implement processes to ensure the timely completion of all financial activity requirements for system office and the Board of Directors.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Prior CFO leadership experience across multi-site healthcare and hospital organizations
• Experienced in navigating matrixed organizations with numerous functional areas and competing priorities
• Masters Degree Preferred

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee financial activities, policies, procedures and practices for ministry market.

• Serve as a member of executive team and provide leadership in setting and developing strategic initiatives.
• Recommend strategies designed to achieve financial, strategic, operational, as well as system objectives and goals.
• Plan and coordinate financial resources.
• Serve as liaison on financial matters among executive leadership, and management.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct organization-wide performance improvement activities, and maintain financial plans and forecasts.
• Ensure that financial needs are met and that budgets and projections are completed timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with the finance team to coordinate major projects and system initiatives.
• Implement processes to ensure the timely completion of all financial activity requirements for system office and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.