Vice President Finance - Jefferson

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson seeks a seasoned financial leader to oversee Accounting, Payroll, Decision Support and Budgeting. This role ensures cash management, invoicing, timekeeping; and efficient financial reporting for healthcare operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5+ years in hospital financial management, and strong English communication. CPA preferred for advanced responsibilities; advanced computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA preferred for senior-level responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial management, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting, Payroll, Decision Support and Budgeting functions.
• Manage cash flow, invoice processing, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate Medicare/Medicaid cost reporting and regulatory filings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for financial areas of Mercy Hospital Jefferson including Accounting, Payroll, Decision Support and Budgeting. These areas are responsible for the cash management; processing and payment of invoices; accumulation of compensated time-related payroll processing; budget coordination and consolidation; reporting of productivity and labor utilization; reporting of statistics; and reporting of financial results. Direct supervision over decision support including cost accounting, service line analysis, building tools to track volume trends. Oversees preparation of Medicare and Medicaid cost report, IRS filings, and other regulatory reporting. Oversees and systems of internal control. Provides financial analysis for special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Details:

• Education: Bachelor's in Accounting. CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial management position for a hospital or large healthcare organization. Public accounting experience preferred.
• Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Advanced computer knowledge. Financial analysis. Healthcare billing and reimbursement knowledge. Capable of explaining financial matters in layman's terms and educating non-financial oriented managers in basic matters. Writing and verbal communications.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.