Director of Finance

BMC Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking an advanced financial leader to monitor long-range performance against the strategic plan and guide hospital and system leadership with strategic recommendations.

You will direct multi-year capital planning, monthly close, and budgeting, partnering with the budget department to align hospital strategy with system requirements, and negotiate with clinical and operational chairs to realize cost-containment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Finance/Accounting) with 7–9 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Masters Degree preferred; EPIC, Infor, Strata, and Decision Support experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor long-range financial performance against the strategic plan and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional financial integration initiatives and capital/investment decision support at site level.
• Develop and implement performance frameworks, productivity models, and turnaround playbooks across BMCHS facilities.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance

Budgeting

GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Masters Degree

Tools

EPIC

Infor

Strata

Decision Support

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Monitors and analyzes long-range financial performance against strategic plan, identifying systemic variances and performance trends, and translating findings into strategic financial recommendations for hospital and system leadership to guide operating decisions.
• Leads complex, cross-functional financial integration initiatives, such as post-acquisition service line restructures and service line margin transformations, holding final analysis and recommendation authority at the site level on major capital and business investment decisions for hospital and department leadership.
• Executes performance frameworks, productivity models, and turnaround playbooks in partnership with BMCHS workforce management, productivity, and decision guidance functions, standardizing approaches to labor resource management and cost discipline designed to scale across BMCHS community hospitals.
• Directs the hospital's multi-year strategic financial and capital planning process, holding site-level authority over financial risk models and capital investment trade-offs within established system frameworks; sets site-specific budget policy direction for department heads; partners with the BMCHS budget department to align hospital-level capital strategy with system-wide requirements; and directs senior leadership review of departmental and MD-level discharge volume projections to inform multi-year forecasts.
• Directs the monthly close process in partnership with corporate accounting and system finance analytics, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and translating monthly results into strategic implications for hospital leadership decision‑making.
• Negotiates directly with clinical and operational executive chairs to realign department budgets, resolve complex financial disagreements, and enforce cost‑containment, converting variance findings into binding financial action plans with department heads within health system parameters.
• Establishes site‑specific standards for financial reporting and labor productivity tools used across the hospital, guiding the frameworks department heads use to interpret month‑end reports and document variance explanations for management reporting.
• Serves as the hospital's senior financial voice on executive‑level committees and cross‑functional forums, shaping site‑level strategic recommendations and preparing supporting materials for system‑wide decision‑making.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Disclaimer: Percentages are approximations used for job evaluation purposes. Actual time spent on specific duties may fluctuate based on operational needs and department priorities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (major in Business, Finance or Accounting major preferred) with 7 to 9 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree. EPIC, Infor, Strata, Decision Support experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• N/A

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, finance, and business administration, with working knowledge of reimbursement, managed care, and budgeting, sufficient to understand accounting and reporting systems, interpret and analyze financial reports and data, and plan, coordinate, and prepare for audits.
• Proficiency in developing operating and capital budgets and forecasts, including revenue, expense, and volume projections.
• Working knowledge of financial systems and system solutions, applied to drive financial process improvement and reporting efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, applied to evaluate complex financial issues, draw valid conclusions, and support timely, sound decision‑making.
• Strategic thinking skills, applied to inform performance improvement initiatives and long‑term financial planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, including intermediate‑to‑advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to prepare and present financial materials clearly to diverse stakeholders and effectively partner with staff across a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
• Leadership skill in developing, interpreting, coordinating, and communicating finance policy related to GAAP, cost and grant accounting, budgeting, financial system structure, internal controls, and compliance.

Compensation Range:

$113,500.00- $164,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

NOTE:

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans