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Essentia Health · 17 hours ago

System Finance Director

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$147K/yr - $220K/yr
date8+ years exp

Essentia Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Director of Finance to oversee system level finance operations. The role involves collaborating with the Vice President of Finance/Controller, supervising finance teams, and ensuring the integrity of accounting records and processes.

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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

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeHealthcare finance experienceSupervisory experienceCPA certificationERP systems experienceChange agentCommunication skillsEmotional intelligencePresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
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

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Company

Essentia Health

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Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.essentiahealth.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.23M
Key Investors
Otto Bremer Trust
2022-08-11Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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David Herman
CEO
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Douglas J. Arvin, CPA, MBA
West Market VP and CFO
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