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Job Title:

Sr Director of Finance

Cost Center:

Accounting

Job Description:

The Senior Director of Finance oversees all Great Plains Health finance operations, including budgeting and decision support, accounting and financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, banking and treasury management. Partners with the CFO to create an environment of effective internal control and resource utilization. Implements and maintains finance technology and systems to achieve organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications
o Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field. Master’s degree or CPA preferred; Five years in accounting/finance management or senior role preferred. Healthcare finance experience preferred.

o Credentials
State Required: None required.
GPH Required/Preferred: None required or preferred

Physical Demands
1. Sit eight hours per day.

2. Bend, reach, stoop and crouch periodically throughout day.

3. Visual acuity, manual dexterity and eye had coordination required.

Essential Functions

1. Supervises, plans, and directs the operations of the Finance Department, including Budgeting and Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Capital Assets, and Treasury Functions for all GPH companies and affiliates.

2. Maintains the organization’s accounting systems to provide timely, accurate financial information that is both relevant and reliable, in a transparent format, which complies with generally accepted accounting principles.

3. Compiles data and ensures the accurate preparation of financial and operating reports. Financial information must allow internal users to make informed business decisions and external users to accurately assess the organization’s financial condition.

4. Designs, implements, and maintains appropriate effective internal controls on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the CFO and hospital leadership.

5. Manages and is accountable for both internal and external audit processes and outcomes. Oversees annual financial audits with external audit firm(s) for all GPH companies and affiliates. Serves as a primary information resource in addressing technical audit questions/issues and communicates results to key stakeholders in conjunction with the CFO.

6. Oversees the cash management operations of the hospital including all banking and treasury functions for GPH companies and affiliates. Recommends strategies to optimize returns. Monitors the investment portfolio to ensure compliance with the investment policy. Compiles reports and supports the investment subcommittee’s management of the investment portfolio and achievement of investment policy goals.

7. Evaluates accounting systems on an ongoing basis to provide complete, accurate, and timely reports of hospital assets, liabilities, and financial transactions. Directs the installation of such systems in conjunction with information systems department.

8. Oversees Payroll and Decision Support operations (benchmarking, productivity management, and cost accounting functions). Supports labor management team in effective labor management, position control, and salary administration.

9. Oversees the preparation of interim and annual cost reports. Engages and oversees consultants as necessary to prepare cost reports and oversee government reimbursement program reporting.

10. Directs the preparation, reporting, and ongoing analysis of the annual operating budget based on past, current and anticipated rates and volumes. Ensures the budgets are prepared timely and in alignment with the Great Plains Health Strategic Plan. Engages consultants to ensure prices are appropriately modeled, incorporating contract and government reimbursement changes, including a competitive analysis and implementation of strategic pricing goals.

11. Directs the preparation and analysis of the 5-year capital plan and annual budget based on past, current and anticipated capital needs. Ensures the capital budgets are prepared timely and in alignment with the Great Plains Health Strategic Plan. Monitors spend to ensure compliance with capital plan and required authorizations policy. Reports capital spend to key stakeholders routinely.

12. Oversees the cost-benefit analyses of leasing vs. buying capital equipment. Ensures all capital items are recorded properly and timely, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

13. Ensures proper accounting for the acquisition, transfer, and disposition of capital expenditures. Periodically oversee the capital asset inventory and coordinates with department leaders to ensure records are complete and accurate.

14. Directs the development and maintenance of monthly expense monitoring tools and management reports. Assists department leaders in researching, understanding, and correcting variances to effectively manage their areas of responsibility.

15. Directs Accounts Payable and funds disbursement operations. Ensures payment functions occur efficiently and are reconciled with the General Ledger and Supply Chain systems. Oversees the timely and accurate reporting of GPH companies’ and affiliates’ accounting transactions. Ensures discrepancies are researched and resolved timely, including received not invoiced (RNI) reports and supplier statements.

16. Reviews both GPH and subsidiary company activity to ensure accurate reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles. Directs the preparation of timely and accurate tax filings. Ensure proper consolidation and statement of GPH companies’ and affiliates’ financial records.

17. Directs the process for identification, classification, reporting, and remittance of Unclaimed Property in accordance with Nebraska Code.

18. Audits and coordinates the annual physical inventory with Supply Chain leadership in accordance with GPH policies and procedures.

19. Develops and executes department leader financial orientation program. Performs regular training and educational updates on financial systems, controls, and processes to promote leader competency. Provides finance support to department operations reviews to promote financial accountability and stewardship.  

20. Recruits, hires, orients, develops, and retains appropriately skilled finance team members to achieve department objectives.

21. Evaluates the performance of all department employees and communicates constructive feedback for ongoing performance improvement.

22. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the effective operation of the finance department. Manages the department in compliance with all applicable GPH policies and procedures, healthcare and finance regulations, regulatory agency guidance, and CIHQ standards.

23. Establishes and achieves goals and objectives for the department consistent with organizational goals. Oversees the development and monitoring of goals for direct reports.

24. Performs other duties as assigned.

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As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.