MHN Vice President of Hospital Finance

Job description

Marshall Health Network, Inc.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Hospital Finance

I. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Hospital Finance provides executive leadership over the financial operations of the assigned hospital(s) and its affiliated entities. This role is responsible for the organization’s financial integrity, regulatory compliance, reimbursement strategy, and long range financial planning. The Vice President of Finance partners with executive leadership, physicians, and operational leaders to ensure financial sustainability while supporting the Marshall Health Network’s mission, values, and strategic growth initiatives.

Marshall Health Network System Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management and StewardshipDirect financial operations for assigned entities, including accounting, budgeting, capital planning, reimbursement, charge integrity, financial reporting

Ensure responsible stewardship of resources consistent with not-for-profit governance and fiduciary obligations

Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and variance analysis for assigned entities and departments

Support preparation of consolidated system and year-end audited financial statements

Establish financial performance metrics supporting accountability, sustainability, and community benefit

Optimize cost management while protecting quality, access, and workforce engagement

Partner with Revenue Cycle and operational leaders to improve revenue accuracy and transparency including accurate charge capture, billing compliance, and auditing from charge to payment

Establish, monitor, and apply best efforts to achieve financial and operating targets, goals, and budgets of the hospital

Lead and guide conversations, meetings, and management operating reviews (MORs) with clinical, support, and administrative directors/managers about financial reporting, budgeting, productivity, and performance improvement plans (as needed) for departmental and hospital-wide results

Strategic & Analytical ThinkingLead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling aligned with organizational strategy

Lead data-driven financial analytics to support margin improvement and service-line performance

Evaluate financial feasibility of new service lines, capital investments, and growth initiatives

Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the Board and executive leadership

Monitor industry trends, reimbursement shifts, and regulatory changes impacting financial performance

Governance, Audit & Risk ManagementServe as liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, and regulators (as needed and directed by the MHN Corporate Controller)

Ensure compliance with not-for-profit reporting standards and bond covenants

Strengthen internal controls and financial risk management practices

Support Board and Finance Committee reporting with clarity and transparency

Talent & Culture LeadershipLead, coach, and develop Finance Division leadership and staff

Promote accountability, collaboration, and professional development

Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring, development, and succession planning

Build a culture of stewardship, integrity, and continuous improvement

Foster cross-functional collaboration with clinical, operational, and physician leadership

Ethics, Mission & Community AccountabilityUphold the mission, values, and ethical standards of a not-for-profit healthcare organization, including the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs)

Ensure financial practices support community health, access to care, and population health goals

Promote transparency, integrity, and trust in all financial activities

Balance financial sustainability with commitment to patients, employees, and the community

II. Organizational Relationship:

Reports to: MHN Corporate Controller

Working Relationship with Hospital President/COO: Works directly with the Hospital President/COO to accomplish financial and operational priorities, plans, and performance targets

III. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

Master’s in business administration, finance or healthcare administration strongly preferred.

Experience:

10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.

2-5 years of experience in healthcare finance.

Licensure/certification: CPA license preferred.

IV: SKILLS:

Expert knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements

Strong analytical, strategic, and decision‑making capabilities

Demonstrated history of critical thinking skills and leadership of people, teams, and work groups, particularly people, teams, and work groups with diverse skills, functional duties, and education (administrative, support, and clinical)

Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives under tight deadlines

Exceptional communication skills with executives, physicians, staff, and external stakeholders

Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing finance teams

High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality

IV: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to perform simple manipulative skills such as writing, collating, and grasping objects; perform tasks that require eye-hand coordination such as operating computers and keyboarding skills; perform gross motor coordination such as reaching, turning, and moving about; be mobile and move from one place to another; hearing normal sounds with some background noise; hearing normal sounds with some background noise, perform moderately difficult manipulative skills; see objects closely. Ability to perform in a light duty capacity under DOL standards.

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Worksite address

huntington, WV, 25777, US

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