Regional Director of Finance

Job Description & Requirements

Regional Director of Finance

StartDate: ASAP

Lead financial strategy and performance across Penn Highlands Healthcare as the next Regional Director of Finance in picturesque Pennsylvania!

The Position

• The Regional Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for Penn Highlands Healthcare, serving as a key financial partner to regional and system leadership.
• Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this leader will work closely with the Regional President to strengthen financial performance, provide meaningful financial insight, and support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Key priorities will focus on rebuilding and strengthening the regional finance function, developing a high-performing team, and enhancing financial and operational performance. This leader will also help position the organization for future growth and transformation, including an upcoming ERP migration.
• The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, hands-on healthcare finance leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insight. This individual will be comfortable partnering with executives, developing teams, and working across multiple areas of finance and accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must have at least five years of healthcare finance experience, including leadership and financial reporting experience.

The Organization

• Penn Highlands Healthcare is a community-based, nonprofit health system dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services across northwestern and central Pennsylvania. Guided by local leadership, the organization believes healthcare is best managed by board members who live and work in the communities they serve.
• The health system provides residents with access to leading hospitals, employed and affiliated physicians, a nursing home, home health services, and a comprehensive network of outpatient and specialty care providers. Each facility serves as one of the largest employers in its community and plays a vital role in the region's economic and social well-being.
• With 705 inpatient beds across its hospitals and long-term care facilities, nearly 5,000 employees, and more than 500 physicians, Penn Highlands Healthcare delivers care throughout a 34-county service area and continues to expand access to high-quality healthcare services.
• Penn Highlands Healthcare is comprised of Penn Highlands Brookville, Penn Highlands Clearfield, Penn Highlands DuBois, Penn Highlands Elk, and Penn Highlands Huntingdon, working together to provide coordinated, patient-centered care close to home.
• Committed to excellence in quality, safety, and service, Penn Highlands Healthcare continues to invest in its people, facilities, technology, and clinical programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities it serves.

The Community

• Nestled among the scenic rolling hills of north-central Pennsylvania, DuBois offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and modern conveniences, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
• Conveniently located within driving distance of several major metropolitan areas, DuBois is approximately two hours from Pittsburgh, three hours from Cleveland, and four-and-a-half hours from both Washington, D.C., and New York City, providing easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions.
• Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Pennsylvania Wilds and located near the Allegheny National Forest, the region is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Residents enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, camping, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife viewing.
• The area is home to numerous lakes, scenic waterways, and five nearby Pennsylvania State Parks, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, weekend getaways, and family activities throughout every season.
• DuBois boasts an affordable cost of living, highly rated schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, providing an exceptional quality of life for individuals and families alike.
• With a thriving local economy, vibrant downtown, and abundant recreational opportunities, DuBois combines the benefits of a close-knit community with convenient access to the amenities of larger cities, making it one of central Pennsylvania's most desirable places to call home.

Facility Location

Located just northeast of Pittsburgh, DuBois has been building a strong reputation in entertainment and the arts for the last decade. Art fans can muse at the esteemed Winkler Gallery, which also hosts an annual arts festival. Fans of the dramatic arts flock to the Paul G. Reitz Theater to see captivating performances by the city's theater troupes. With a vibrant entertainment industry and a close proximity to Pittsburgh, there's no shortage of things to do in DuBois.