Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee operational and strategic financial activities for a critical access hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio. This role partners closely with hospital executives and cross-functional finance teams to strengthen financial performance, support organizational priorities, and guide sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in hospital finance operations, planning, and reporting, along with the ability to translate financial data into clear direction for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Lead financial planning activities for the critical access hospital, aligning budgets and forecasts with operational and strategic objectives.
• Partner with accounting, revenue cycle, and financial planning teams to improve financial performance and support coordinated decision-making.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and oversee financial forecasts to help leadership plan effectively and manage resources responsibly.
• Monitor monthly financial results, including month-end close activities, and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present financial reports that provide clear insight into hospital performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and support financial strategies that maintain stability and enable informed operational decisions.
• Serve as the primary finance resource for hospital leadership by offering guidance on financial matters and recommending practical solutions.
• Advance strategic finance initiatives that support clinical, operational, and financial goals across the hospital and broader health system.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in healthcare finance, preferably within a hospital or critical access hospital environment.
• Demonstrated success managing annual budgets, forecasting processes, and financial reporting activities.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, budget development, and cash flow forecasting.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate recommendations clearly to executive and operational leaders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as accounting, revenue cycle, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with a focus on operational and financial performance.