Healthcare Finance Director: Strategy & Growth

Ardent Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health in Brentwood, Tennessee seeks a Health Services Director of Finance to guide financial strategy across outpatient services and facilities. This executive role informs business decisions, drives sustainable growth, and partners with health services leadership to maximize resource utilization.

The position requires strong leadership, deep expertise in finance, revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of improving financial performance in healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years or more of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• 5+ years or more in a leadership role.
• Proficient with Work RVUs, physician compensation models, and revenue cycle operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements financial strategies aligned with objectives and mission.
• Collaborates with Health Services Leadership to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Oversee timely financial reports and performance metrics.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor variances, and take corrective actions.
• Ensure robust financial controls and optimize revenue cycle management.
• Evaluate investments and support capital allocation decisions with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Revenue cycle

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ardent Health in Brentwood, Tennessee seeks a Health Services Director of Finance to guide financial strategy across outpatient services and facilities. This executive role informs business decisions, drives sustainable growth, and partners with health services leadership to maximize resource utilization.

The position requires strong leadership, deep expertise in finance, revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of improving financial performance in healthcare