Financial Analyst

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote (must be located near Austin, TX)

Department/Specialty: Finance


Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday


Salary Range: $65,712.77 - $91,599.55 per year


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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

• Perform in-depth cost, revenue, and statistical analyses on complex operational data to evaluate profitability, track healthcare expenditures, and assess debt capacity.
• Prepare and deliver detailed financial, accounting, and portfolio reports for executive leadership, verifying compliance with GAAP and internal governance standards.
• Support multi-departmental budget development and review, load final budget spreads into internal systems, and conduct reconciliations to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Consult across all levels of management to provide decision support, executing special research projects, scenario modeling, and long-term financial forecasting.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Accountant preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 5+ years of financial analyst experience preferred
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field preferred

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth cost, revenue, and statistical analyses on complex operational data to evaluate profitability, track healthcare expenditures, and assess debt capacity.
• Prepare and deliver detailed financial, accounting, and portfolio reports for executive leadership, verifying compliance with GAAP and internal governance standards.
• Support multi-departmental budget development and review, load final budget spreads into internal systems, and conduct reconciliations to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Consult across all levels of management to provide decision support, executing special research projects, scenario modeling, and long-term financial forecasting.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Accountant preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.