Director of Finance, Jackson Main Hospital, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Finance
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance will be responsible for financial oversight of JHS, helping to drive process enhancements and margin improvements across the system, and ensuring compliance with corporate requirements. Additional major functions include evaluation, implementation and long-term monitoring of organizational process improvement initiatives as well as directing strategic and operational growth process in concert with system CFO and other support departments.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement remedies for obstacles to efficient and accurate processing of invoices.
• Responsible for directing the operation and maintenance of the Decision Support/Cost Accounting System.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel.
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations.
• Responsible for directing the development of new functionality and enhancements in the Decision Support/Cost Accounting system.
• Direct development and implement Cost Accounting and service line control and report systems.
• Direct and coordinate cost reduction and cost control analysis.
• Direct and perform financial analyses on projects/programs as assigned.
• Provide support to Managed Care Department, Budget Department, Strategic Planning Department.
• Direct the evaluation, implementation and long-term monitoring of corporate process improvement/process re-design initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

• Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience. Management experience is required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required. Master's degree is strongly preferred.

General Competencies

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Management Competencies

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Credentials

• Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.