Healthcare Finance Director: Strategy, Oversight & Growth

Mercy; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Ada, OK seeks a Director of Finance to oversee timely GAAP financial statement preparation, fiduciary oversight, and strategic financial analysis across hospital ministries. The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and strong reporting to executive leadership.

The position leads staff, coordinates annual audits, manages budgeting, and presents financial insights to the Board, requiring 5+ years in healthcare finance and strong communication with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting , Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years of experience in finance, with healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that financial statements for (entity/segment) are prepared timely and in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for preparation, presentation and analysis of monthly financial closings/financial statements and ensures appropriate leaders are informed as to financial performance of applicable business units.
• Develops materials (e.g., schedules, graphs and narrative) for presentations to Ministry Office, Stewardship Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
• Continuously reviews processes and deliverables relating to internal and external reporting to enhance efficiency and content.
• Assists Budget Team in preparation of the annual operating and capital budget process, including preparation for budget meetings and instructing department managers on the budget software.
• Responsible for coordination of annual financial audit and completion of the audit request list (Prepared by Client list of audit schedules).
• Completes special projects as directed by CFO, West Communities.
• Managerial responsibilities - makes appropriate decisions regarding the hiring of new coworkers, maintains day-to-day direct supervision of staff, completes evaluations thoroughly and timely, and handles all staff disciplinary issues, etc. Additional responsibilities include all training of staff and assistance in maintaining departmental coworker satisfaction. Keeps coworkers informed of changing policies, procedures, and major decisions affecting them by holding routine staff meetings.
• Monitors employee progress on delegated tasks.
• Supports Health System and Hospital leadership with various financial information requests, reports and analysis on a timely/accurate basis. Maintains the Mercy-wide Units of Service and Financial Statistics initiative.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate. Observes universal precautions consistently. Wears clothing and Health System badge consistent with dress code, and attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance. Meets Health System standards. Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Communication with executives

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mercy in Ada, OK seeks a Director of Finance to oversee timely GAAP financial statement preparation, fiduciary oversight, and strategic financial analysis across hospital ministries. The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and strong reporting to executive leadership.

The position leads staff, coordinates annual audits, manages budgeting, and presents financial insights to the Board, requiring 5+ years in healthcare finance and strong communication with senior leaders.