Sr Financial Analyst

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is seeking a financial leader to guide and coordinate the organization’s financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, and reporting. This role will supervise staff, support operational management with financial insight, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field, with 3 years in healthcare finance and CPA-preferring qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or Computer Science or related area.
• 3 years' experience in healthcare finance or related field with project-related responsibilities and ability to prioritize multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and participate in financial analysis, accounting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Supervise and train department staff, serving as a trainer and resource for professional development.
• Provide direct financial analysis support to operational management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor monthly financial statements, identify trends, and present findings to leadership.
• Assist in quality improvement and QA data collection, supporting department goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Math/Business Admin/CS

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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 product of assigned departmental staff, acting as a trainer and an informational resource, as well as a guide in their professional development. Serves also 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 to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to 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 inBusiness Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Work Experience

Required -3 yearsexperience in healthcare finance or in a related field including two years of experience with project related, multi-task responsibilities with a professional staff, experience prioritizing, organizing and coordinating multiple work assignments under strict deadlines, often in a high pressure setting, experience working independently.

Certifications

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership skills

Job Duties

• Supervises team's special project loads as assigned by management for internal and external consulting through financial reporting.
• Assists in the review of monthly financial statements for fluctuations in variable expenses, and identifies trends and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Creates, generates, maintains, and monitors customer service surveys, employee morale surveys, performance management statistical reports, and global business services key indicators, graphs, and reports as well as individual project management logs.
• Communicates information to team members and leadership to ensure accurate analysis and participates in quality assurance activities.
• Ensures quality improvement by implementing professional standards, collecting and analyzing QA data, participating in interdisciplinary QA teams, and developing quality control measures through the effective use of sample audits.
• Supports departmental goals and participates in activities for professional development.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All q