Financial Coordinator

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is looking for a Financial Coordinator responsible for managing financial operations within assigned departments. This role requires collaboration with managers for budget preparation and monitoring financial performance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least five years of healthcare experience. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or CPA and knowledge of healthcare revenue cycles. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a healthcare required.
• Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of financial management of assigned departments.
• Provides financial support for strategic and tactical planning.
• Monitors and facilitates revenue cycle activities including pricing and charge capture.

Skills

Financial analysis

Healthcare revenue cycle knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Spreadsheet software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Lean / Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Tools

Financial reporting packages

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of financial management of assigned departments. Provides financial support for strategic and tactical planning. Provides support in facilitating and assisting managers in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets. Monitoring of financial performance, achievement of goals and benchmarks, identifying variances, preparing and presenting analyses and reports to VP and management team. Monitors and facilitates revenue cycle activities including pricing, charge capture, revenue recognition and denial management. Provide recommendations for financial improvement. Facilitate and meaningfully participate in contingency planning and financial forecasting. Collaborates with other Financial Coordinators and the Director, Patient Services Finance as required to ensure conformity and compliance with all aspects of financial management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required with a major in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Minimum five (5) years' experience in a healthcare required. MBA or CPA preferred Lean / Six Sigma Certification preferred. Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle required. Working knowledge of personal computers and spreadsheet software, and financial reporting packages required. Proven ability in financial analysis and accounting methodologies required. Strong written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills required.