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The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

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What You Will Do
To enhance the operation of Sharp Memorial Hospital (SMH) and the Finance department by assisting the Finance Supervisor & Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, and analysis of financial performance by department, program, and service line. To participate as a consultant and trainer for education of SMH management staff in developing operating and capital budgets and monitoring financial performance of operations. To ensure the ongoing development and effectiveness of financial performance reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field, or equivalent finance experience in a healthcare environment.
• 3 Years experience in accounting or finance.
• 2 Years in the healthcare industry.
• Previous budgeting, analysis, and financial applications experience.
• Experience and proficiency in preparing and conducting presentations and training programs.

Essential Functions

• Budget development and training
  Coordinates the preparation and consolidation of departmental operating and capital budgets according to the budget calendar. Coordinates the development and presentation of education to hospital staff to assist them in developing department budgets. Maintains proficiency on software applications required for budget development and trains department staff.
• Demonstrates initiative and teamwork
  Training and assisting co-workers with tasks.
  Meeting established deadlines and completing special projects as assigned in a cost effective manner.
  Setting work priorities, goals, and objectives in consultation with others.
  Representing department and Sharp HealthCare in a professional and competent manner.
  Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
  Dedication to enhancement and improvement of skills.
  Contributing to the professional development of work unit members by sharing information and instructional resources.
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  Demonstration of leadership, positive customer service and teamwork skills, assistance to managers to improve their understanding of financial management and budgeting methods and procedures, communication, collaboration, responsiveness, proactive identification and assessment of fiscal challenges and opportunities, and independent thinking and initiative as evidenced by quality of analyses and recommendations is required to meet standard. Reports are to be completed with accuracy and within established deadlines with no more than two exceptions per year. Supervisory observation and written or verbal customer feedback
• Financial analysis
  Assists Finance Supervisor & Chief Financial Officer in analysis of financial data by department, service line, and procedure.
  Supports process improvement, business development, and improved decision making by providing fiscal impact data, identifying financial opportunities, and measuring effects of change.
  Analyses will be required in order to evaluate existing programs and services, new business opportunities, strategic business plan initiatives, and payor contracts.
• Leadership
  Investigating and researching issues or questions brought to Finance's attention by management in regard to their departments or hospital operations.
  Monitoring department financial and productivity performance and assisting managers in achieving budgetary goals given volume fluctuations.
  Establishing and maintaining active relationships with customers by periodically assessing needs and satisfaction and by providing quality customer service.
  Providing finance approval for invoices, check requests, and expense reports within 1-3 days of receipt with adherence to appropriate policy and procedure guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis
  Coordinates the preparation of various financial, statistical, and operational reports. Uses information for analysis of department and hospital financial performance.
• Special projects
  Coordinates completion of special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned. Coordinates preparation and presentation of fiscal education for management staff. Assists in developing and revising policies and procedures as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare concise and accurate financial reports.
• Ability to understand, develop, and enhance computer spreadsheet applications for specific financial modeling, with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, staff, and physicians.
• Knowledge of hospital accounting, reimbursement methodologies, contracting techniques, current healthcare issues, healthcare terminology, statistical reporting, and healthcare financial systems with specific knowledge of Information Systems as it relates to accounting and budgeting systems.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class