Director of Finance 7391

Meridian Health Services Corp.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit Based Compensation Plan

Voluntary benefits

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in Muncie, IN is seeking a Director of Finance to provide leadership over financial operations, budgeting, reporting and controls to support whole-person healthcare initiatives.

The role requires a strategic, hands-on finance leader who will partner with executive teams, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize financial performance, and mentor staff while guiding the center toward sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; MS/MA preferred.
• CPA or relevant qualification is a plus.
• Experience as director of finance or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze and report financial data per guidelines.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Direct budget preparation and monthly variance analysis.
• Ensure internal controls and protect assets.
• Provide regular financial status and KPI reports.
• Lead and develop finance staff; coordinate with executives.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mind

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

BS in accounting/finance

MS/MA is a plus

Tools

MIP

Job description

Text 7391 to 765-523-4622 to Quick Apply for this Director of Finance opportunity!

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full time Director of Finance to provide overall Financial/Accounting leadership to the Center. Maximize return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Oversee the budget development and financial oversight of programs and services, including written/verbal communication within the organization and day to day operations. This position is responsible for managing the financial performance of the overall Center, while fostering a positive workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of Center.

This position will include up to 10% travel.

Director of Finance Key Responsibilities:

• Compile, analyze and report financial data in accordance with government and industry guidelines.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, executing, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assist in the evaluation of plans for expansion of programs and operations.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Directs or prepares the annual budget, performs monthly analysis of budget variances (including recommendations to improve the overall financial condition), and participates in monthly financial meetings.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and coordinates all aspects related to the external financial and compliance audit.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Provide metrics and KPI's that improve the key drivers of operations and enable effective management, decision-making and execution.
• Provide financial leadership to managers, supervisors, and team leaders to facilitate reaching organizational and/or financial goals while providing services consistent with regulatory standards and good practice.
• Create an environment of professionalism and open communication and caring in assigned areas.
• Identifies and addresses staff development needs.
• Identify annual goals and monitor progress toward completion of goals on an ongoing basis, proposing and implementing change where indicated.
• Identify necessary resources to meet goals.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects.
• Ensure communications are coordinated, support financial objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with Executive staff and CEO.
• Maintain knowledge of the service industry as well as current services and programs provided by Center. Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that effect agency and program requirements.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial and tax reports, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and advising management on needed actions.
• Promotes and encourages harmonious and effective relationships with patients, community and colleagues to include; professional image, demeanor and positive behavior.
• Provide regular reports as requested by VP/CFO.
• Evaluate problem situations in depth and independently comes to appropriate conclusions.
• Use independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Complete and maintain operational requirements by hiring and training staff, scheduling and assigning staff, following up on work results, and coaching, evaluating, and disciplining staff.
• Communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form with staff and members of management.
• Exhibit precision and attention to detail so that complicated and/or multifaceted assignments are completed with a high degree of exactness.
• Flexible to juggle several assignments simultaneously, to cope successfully with diversity and complexity, to integrate seemingly unrelated data, and to reduce complex notion to relatively simple terms.
• Other duties assigned by the VP/CFO

We are seeking Director of Finance candidates with the following qualities:

• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Knowledge of healthcare services, with experience with providers preferred
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. MIP)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• BS in accounting, finance or relevant field; MS/MA is a plus
• CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified Director of Finance:

• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.