Building Location:Business Service Center
Department:47060 Finance Shared Services
Job Description:The Director of Finance will work in close collaboration with the Vice President of Finance/Controller to oversee system level finance operations for areas assigned. Supervises two or more functional area teams. Develops staff and supports continuous improvement of department processes.
Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, and coordinate general accounting policies and operational finance functions as assigned. Provide leadership and direction within and between various finance teams
- Ensure integrity of accounting records and processes. Create necessary internal control environment and control activities to protect the organization from financial misstatement or fraud
- Monitor and evaluate standards and guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and interpret their relevance and application to Essentia Health’s accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements for assigned areas
- Ensure effective working relationships within the Controller team and interdepartmentally across the organization. Lead and participate in interdisciplinary committees and projects throughout the organization as assigned
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Required Qualifications:
- Eight or more years of progressive healthcare industry finance/accounting experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience
- Strong contemporary knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial reporting and systems
- Ability to effectively manage working relationships through strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Public accounting experience conducting audit and assurance engagements
- Experience leading remote teams in a large matrixed organization, preferably healthcare industry
- Experience with large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and support
- Change agent, capable of building and delivering compelling presentations and influencing leadership
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Remote Work Considerations
- This role can be remote-friendly, but candidates must reside in states where Essentia is authorized to employ.
- We cannot employ candidates residing in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, or other restricted states.
- Preference may be given to candidates located within our existing service regions to ensure alignment with Essentia’s operations and time zones.
FTE:1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:8:00am
Shift End Time:5:00pm
Weekends:
Holidays:No
Call Obligation:No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$148,428.80 - $222,643.20
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:
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Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.
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Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
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Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
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Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
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What We Do
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute
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