Director Finance Academic Medical Center - Financial Support

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employee & depend

Total Rewards Program with benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Director of Finance for the Academic Medical Center – Financial Support. The role leads financial planning, budgeting, and performance initiatives for Hershey Medical Center, coordinating with Shared Services and senior leadership to drive profitable outcomes.

The position requires extensive healthcare finance leadership experience and management responsibility, with a focus on data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of functional financial experience in healthcare finance leadership.
• Five (5) years of management experience.
• Must have an understanding of the role of Third Party Payers, including Government Organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate key financial tasks for the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with shared services teams and all levels of financial and operational management.
• Support financial performance and execution of the entity's mission, vision, and strategy.
• Lead month-end, year-end, and annual budgeting processes with Shared Service coordination.
• Analyze data and implement recommendations to promote profitable outcomes for Hershey Medical Center operations.

Skills

Healthcare finance leadership

Physician practice management

Government payer knowledge

Financial leadership

Job description

Director Finance Academic Medical Center - Financial Support

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

The Director will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing and coordinating key financial tasks. The Director will have the responsibility to work cross-functionally with all shared services teams and all levels of financial and operational management to support the financial performance and execution of the overall mission, vision, and strategy of the assigned Penn State Health entities. This position is also a key member of the senior leadership team for the entity it supports, as well as the shared services financial senior leadership team. The role has responsibility for the financial aspects of the Hershey Medical Center operations, and is expected to analyze data and partner with other areas to implement recommendations based on findings to promote profitable outcomes. Additionally, the Director will manage and lead their team through month end, year end, and annual budgeting, with key interaction and coordination to the Shared Service teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Seven (7) years of functional financial experience in healthcare finance leadership, physician practice management, and/or healthcare operations.
• Five (5) years of management experience.
• Must have an understanding of the role of Third Party Payers, including Government Organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Certification as a CPA, CMA, CPAM or CHFM

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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