GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job is responsible for supporting the hospital chief financial officer in overseeing the financial performance of the hospital. This job will work closely with operational leaders to ensure they have the access, reporting and training required to make operational and financial decisions. The position will collaborate with corporate finance teams to ensure alignment of corporate financial processes and policies in the hospital. The position will assist the CFO in providing insights to hospital and corporate leadership on the financial drivers for the hospital.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for initial population of standard financial and volume data in hospital specific for monthly financial reports, analysis, and presentations to hospital and network leadership. Provides initial inputs on themes / outcomes for the month. Work with corporate finance teams (FP&A and Decision Support) to integrate into overall AHN Hospital monthly result narrative 15%.
Track / approve position request . Work with Workforce Management Office to review and approve open positions 15%
Support operational managers with Kronos reporting. Partner with corporate to gain understanding on how productivity standards are determined, provide perspective on how those standards align / don’t align with specific hospital operations and update as necessary to accurately represent the department's work effort 15%.
Liaison between clinical and operational managers when issues occur with purchasing, invoicing, etc Initial training of new managers of Finance/ Productivity reporting and systems 10%.
Run basic profitability reports from Tableau / Strata. Basic understanding of how to read / summarize profitability and variance reports Utilize tableau reporting and other self service tools to support hospital analytic needs. Collaborate with Decision Support on hospital analytic needs 10%.
Work with corporate budget team and onsite leadership teams to validate budget assumptions and final budget submission 15%.
Collaborate with department managers to document and track capital request through the capital process (run mini “capital committees” at each hospital). Work with Capital team to ensure hospital capital plans are aligned with overall AHN Capital Plan. Ensure capital system is current with all capital requests 5%.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE:
Required
3 years of experience in finance or Accounting role
3 years in the healthcare industry, particularly as it relates to hospitals or other providers
Preferred
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, statistics, or related field (OR) 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
Preferred
None
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data including financial results, operational metrics, clinical outcomes, and other key datasets
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and manage time effectively, in order to meet established deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop partnerships across the organization
Self-starter who takes initiative, and drives progress on major projects without being asked or with minimal supervision
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Skills Required
- 3 years of experience in finance or accounting
- 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry, particularly hospitals or other healthcare providers
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, statistics, or a related field, or 6 years of related progressive experience in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial, operational, clinical, and other datasets
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop partnerships across the organization
- Self-starter who takes initiative and drives progress with minimal supervision
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.








