Sanford Health · 17 hours ago
Senior Director, Finance
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Senior Director of Finance will manage enterprise financial operations, lead financial activities, and provide strategic advice to leadership while ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulations.
ChildrenEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Manage and apply resources to general enterprise financial operations, guided by experience, organizational goals and operational strategies
Also responsible for the management of cyclical projects
Work on complex financial matters where analysis of issues, data and process require advanced specialist knowledge and in-depth industry and technical knowledge
Lead financial activities resulting in accurate and complete accounting and financial reporting
Lead employees and leverage subject matter experts for more detailed information and expertise on complex issues
Must understand all financial results and forecasts, and act as a strategic partner to leadership and function as an integral member of the senior leadership team
Review and approve operating plans and financial forecasts
Execute insightful scenario planning and sensitivity analytics, and advise leadership of potential issues and opportunities
Oversee compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), local statutory requirements, enterprise policies, procedures and risk management resulting in an appropriate compliance environment
Proactively deliver comprehensive advice to leaders relevant to strategic decisions in the areas of cost management, cash flow analysis and margin improvement
Actively contribute to the creation of strategic plans and set performance targets in alignment with business objectives
Encourage others to consider innovative alternatives and contribute to moving the enterprise forward in operational efficiency and effectiveness, while driving profitable business growth
Operationalize global systems and processes
Fully exploit available technology and provide meaningful analytics to assist leaders in making business decisions
Lead through both influence and credibility, provide accurate and timely feedback to team members, and be comfortable receiving feedback
Engage and challenge the status quo for processes, technology and models, and explore ways to develop team members through direct and indirect mentoring
Direct the daily finance activities for development and research, support services and administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, business management or a related field required
Five years of management experience required
Preferred
Master in Finance (MiF), Master of Accounting (MAcct), Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a master's degree in a related field preferred
Experience in a health care industry preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Sanford Health
Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (37)
2023 (38)
2022 (51)
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2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Baier Roger
CEO
Bill Gassen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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