Banner Health Looking for Associate Director Finance at Mesa Full Time

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Facility Finance-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Finance

Help lead health care into the future. Make real change in health care with the freedom to innovate and highly trained staff to execute your vision. Apply today to join the Banner Health leadership team.

As the Associate Director you will have the opportunity to work with the facility CFOs to help meet Banner’s financial goals. This position has a lot of autonomy and you will get the travel to each Banner Hospital in the Phoenix area to help navigate challenging situations and build strong relationship.

We are looking for a strong leader with a background in healthcare finance and analytics.

Banner Health has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity. These recognitions reflect Banner Health’s investment in team members’ professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive hospitals and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix’s Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 600 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 21 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the daVincir Surgical System. About Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert If you desire to provide the best care possible to the most vulnerable patients, come to Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Ariz. Within our 248-bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology – including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery – to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a recently expanded 104-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 26-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides financial leadership and expertise to specific business entitles in order to ensure the achievement of financial goals and performance metrics. This position provides timely financial analysis and ensures consistency of accounting practices in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides leadership in the achievement of financial goals including revenue growth, operating margins, accounts receivable and expense management, and other operating efficiency measures. Ensures effective processes are in place for accurate charge capture and CDM management, timely billing and collection, and compliance with appropriate cost standards and principles. Identifies performance improvement opportunities through analysis of trends and variances.

2. Manages key financial, accounting, budgeting and reporting processes and systems ensuring compliance with existing company systems, fiscal policies and procedures, internal controls, and GAAP. Develops and implements other appropriate policies and procedures as necessary.

3. Works closely with operations management to provide financial information for use in planning, staffing, budgeting and other operational decision making. Establishes and reports financial performance metrics in conjunction with operations management.

4. Presents financial information and trends to stakeholders including internal committees, management and administration.

5. Oversees financial reporting to federal or state agencies and ensures compliance in all aspects of financial operations.

6. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Provides on-going financial education opportunities for staff and administration, as necessary.

7. Manages and monitors contracts or subcontracts to ensure payments are appropriate and in compliance with any regulatory requirements.

8. Supports the achievement of financial goals and performance metrics for operating unit. The incumbent exercises authority and control over the assigned responsibilities of this position. This position is involved in identifying and resolving operational problems. Independently must be able to work with internal and external professional contacts, maintaining a positive customer service attitude at all times. Continually develops improvement processes in accounting, finance and other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience.

Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with five years prior work experience in healthcare finance. Requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, cost accounting, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies. Must have strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills to work with all levels of management and external stakeholders. Must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed operating and financial reports using advanced computer skills and knowledge of office desktop software. Must be able to work independently, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed operating and financial reports using advanced computer skills and knowledge of office desktop software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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