Senior Financial Analyst - Budget Accountant

Ochsner Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Financial Analyst to lead financial analysis, accounting, and reporting. This role involves coordinating projects, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations in a healthcare setting. Ideal candidates will enhance departmental goals and have robust communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in healthcare finance or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a Public Accountant or in process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team’s special projects for financial reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements and identify trends.
• Communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data entry/retrieval

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is responsible for leading, coordinating, and participating in financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, and reporting activities. Independently organizes and manages both special projects and a routine workload. Leads, trains, and reviews work of assigned departmental staff, acting as a trainer and resource, as well as a guide in their professional development. Serves as a direct resource to operational management on financial analysis and regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or Computer Science or related area.

Preferred - Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 3 years of experience in healthcare finance or related field, including two years with project responsibilities, managing multiple tasks under deadlines, often in high-pressure settings, and working independently.

Certifications

Preferred - Certification as a Public Accountant or actively testing for certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency with Windows applications and data entry/retrieval skills.
• Effective communication skills, capable of presenting information clearly to various audiences.
• Strong leadership skills.

Job Duties

• Supervise team's special projects as assigned for financial reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements, identify trends, and recommend actions.
• Create and monitor surveys, reports, and project logs.
• Communicate findings to team and leadership, ensure quality assurance, and implement quality improvement measures.
• Support departmental goals and participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to ethical standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium work involving exertion of 20-50 pounds occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, reach, and have manual dexterity. No exposure to blood or infectious materials is expected.

Work within a healthcare setting may involve exposure to hazardous materials, depending on specific duties.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied on our careers website.

Residing and working in certain states may exclude remote work eligibility. For accommodation requests, contact HR at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail].

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected classes.