Director, Finance

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Director of Finance in Madison, NJ. Lead two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals' financial operations, oversee budgeting and reporting, and drive efficiency across departments.

Responsibilities include audits, staffing planning, and ensuring financial targets. Bachelor's degree preferred; strong leadership and communication with senior leaders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and audits.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations for two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.
• Lead budgeting, projections, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Direct and evaluate departmental operations including patient care support and IT systems.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluation, and education.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets and ensure targets.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
• Foster a professional environment that supports staff development.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.