Director, Finance

LifePoint Health

$120K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong leadership skills in healthcare financial management, staffing, and compliance.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively across various organizational levels.
  • Proficient in business mathematics and data interpretation.
  • Moderate proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and business software.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, projections, and financial reporting.
  • Develop departmental goals and standards aligned with legal and ethical requirements.
  • Evaluate departmental operations for patient care, IT systems, and service levels.
  • Plan staffing activities such as hiring, orienting, and evaluating personnel.
  • Prepare and monitor departmental budgets ensuring compliance with targets.
  • Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
  • Foster a professional environment that supports staff development.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Work in a leadership role within a healthcare environment.
  • Engagement in meaningful financial operations that impact patient care.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Finance

Salary Range: $120-$135K

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations for two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. This includes budget planning, financial reporting, audit management, and driving departmental efficiency aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Functions

  • Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, projections, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting.
  • Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with legal, ethical, clinical, and administrative requirements.
  • Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care support, IT systems, service levels, and complaint resolution.
  • Plan and monitor staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
  • Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with financial targets.
  • Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
  • Create and foster a professional environment that supports staff development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Requires strong leadership in healthcare financial management, staffing, and compliance.
  • Must be able to influence, negotiate, and communicate across departments and leadership levels.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be substituted.

Skills:

  • Business Mathematics: Proficient in calculations involving fractions, percentages, rates, and interpreting graphs.
  • Computer Skills: Moderate proficiency in email, spreadsheets, word processing, and business software.
  • Communication: Capable of handling complex communication and interacting with senior leadership.
  • Problem Solving: Able to assess and solve varied and complex business challenges using precedent and judgment.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at LifePoint Health

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Director, Finance jobs: