Director of Finance

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Birmingham, AL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech
The Role
Provides facility-level financial leadership, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, capital planning, accounting operations, financial controls, and regulatory compliance. Partners with hospital and network leadership to improve margins, contain costs, optimize revenue, and support strategic planning. Leads month-end and year-end close activities, capital authorization, risk assessments, audits, and departmental staff development.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
  • Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
  • Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
  • Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Job Summary
The Director, Finance provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for all financial activities at the facility level. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, capital planning, and compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. The Director partners with facility and network leadership to optimize financial performance, support long-term growth, and ensure strong internal controls. This role typically serves as the second most senior financial leader within the facility.
Essential Functions

  • Oversees the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements, reports, and analysis in alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards.
  • Leads budgeting and forecasting processes, including the development of annual operating and capital budgets, mid-year updates, and long-range financial plans.
  • Conducts financial risk assessments and provides strategic insights and recommendations to support operational decisions and long-term goals.
  • Manages general ledger activities, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, income auditing, and accounts payable review.
  • Leads and supports initiatives focused on margin improvement, cost containment, and revenue optimization in collaboration with facility leadership.
  • Directs month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
  • Oversees the capital review and authorization process, ensuring that capital requests are accurately evaluated for need, timing, and return on investment prior to executive review.
  • Identifies trends and variances in revenue and expenditures; proposes corrective actions and monitors financial performance against established goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Supervision and Staff Management
    • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
    • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
    • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
  • Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
    • Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
    • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
    • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
    • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
    • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
    • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
    • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
  • Collaboration and Communication
    • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
    • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Staff Responsibilities
    • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
  • Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools. 

Why Work at Grandview Regional Medical Center?
At GRMC, we’re more than healthcare providers, we’re a team dedicated to compassionate care and community wellness. Join us for a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Your skills, your passion, and your commitment matter here.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Seven or more years of direct experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
  • Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Three to five years of previous leadership experience

Community Health Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Community Health Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Community Health Systems.

  • Healthcare Strength — Stated offerings include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, alongside life and disability insurance. Coverage breadth is presented as a core part of the package across affiliated hospitals.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness is part of the package. Time-away benefits are included as a standard element across roles and facilities, subject to local terms.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition assistance, student-loan support, and license or certification reimbursement are emphasized, particularly for clinical roles. These programs can reduce education costs and support ongoing professional development.

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The Company
HQ: Franklin, TN
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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