Director of Finance

The Director of Finance directs, supervises, and coordinates functions and activities, operations, policies and procedures, and processes related to Medicaid, CHAMPUS, and TennCare for all MLH hospitals. Serves as CFO for MECH and serves as interim CFO for Methodist facilities responsible for such duties as accounting, accounts receivable, and other administrative duties the supporting the CEO as needed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates Finance operations for the Managed Care and Risk Finance department to meet MLH corporate and division goals and objectives. Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce. Promotes, maintains, demonstrates, and communicates the value of self-development and enhancement of the professional competency of the staff through Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) activities and other educational opportunities. Manages and directs the Medicaid, CHAMPUS, and TennCare processes for all MH hospitals. Manages and directs the process necessary to timely close out the monthly and annual Financial Statements of the system. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the completion of the annual JAR reports. Plans, implements, and coordinates the financial operations of MECH including the preparation and monitoring of the MECH budget and assisting leaders in the development of long range plans. Plans, organizes, develops, and completes projects using analytical techniques for Physician Services. Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect organizational units. Interprets, executes, and recommends modification to organizational policies. Serves the interim CFO for Methodist facilities and supports the CEO as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Knowledge of accounting, financial management, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement principles, methods and techniques. Minimum of five years progressively responsible related experience. CPA certification or MBA preferred. Knowledge of personnel management principles and three years previous experience in leading and facilitating projects.