Senior Financial Analyst

ST. VINCENT HEALTH SYSTEM Equal Opportunity Employer

TITLE: Financial Analyst - Senior

DEPARTMENT: Financial Services

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the higher-level financial activities of the department including: provider compensation, financial close and reporting, reconciliation of complex financial accounts, budget preparation/support/monitoring and other special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree accounting major. Masters degree preferred

Experience: Five years experience in an accounting position, at least 3 with medical background.

Physical Requirements: Performs tasks that require eye/hand coordination. Must be able to hear normal sounds with some background noises. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to four hours).

Skills: PC-based software tools, Excel, Word, Google Email. Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

PRIMARY CUSTOMERS: Employees, leaders, and physicians

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Director of Finance Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient or other highly sensitive business information and must comply with the terms of SVHS/CHI Policies as they apply to their job role.

AGE GROUPS: ___ Neonate/infant (Birth - 1 mo) ___ Infant (1mo-1yr) ___ Toddler (1yr-3 yrs) ___ Preschool (3 yrs-6yrs) ___ School Age (6 yrs-13yrs) ___ Adolescent (13yrs-18 yrs) __ Adult (18 yrs-64 yrs) __ Older Adult (65 yrs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage provider contracts/compensation 60% Manage provider compensation spreadsheets to compare payment to contract terms prior to payment. Reconcile Bi-weekly payroll for employed providers Calculate productivity payments for providers

2. Financial Statement Preparation 20% Prepare assigned monthly financial statements for St. Vincent Health System and related Subsidiaries. Prepare monthly journal entries presenting financial position of SVHS on full accrual basis, in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Perform financial analysis, including expense analysis and expense variances. Prepare lead schedules monthly showing analysis of balance sheet accounts to ascertain proper classification of transactions, reconciling to control account if applicable.

3. Budget Preparation/Support/Monitoring 10% Prepare financial forecasts using modeling software. Prepare detailed department budgets. Review and analyze actual vs. budgeted performance. Work with departments to develop action plans to reduce budget variances. Prepare analysis of capital projects using modeling software.

4. Problem Resolution 5% Demonstrates ability to see beyond own area/department to broader, total organization needs. Completely analyzes all data and takes all issues into consideration before making recommendations. Handles unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner. Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills. Suggests new and innovative procedures and ideas on improving job and hospital services. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the practical significance of situations encountered.

5. Special Projects 5% Performs special projects as assigned. Develops complete understanding of the purpose and scope of the project. Gathers and performs analysis of all relevant information. Prepares summary analysis, recommendations and presentation package for review. Performs any necessary follow-up or review.

6. Coordination Coordinate with auditors in performance of annual audits. Coordinate/prepare annual IRS tax returns/forms.