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Overview

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of UT Health East Texas, has 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians, and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

UT Health East Texas comprises 9 hospitals, over 90 clinics, nearly 7,000 employees, and more than 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet, and EMS services.

Supported by Ardent Health Services and the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas offers access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training future healthcare professionals. Our mission is to care for people — our patients, their families, and each other — through education and development of caregivers.

Position Summary

The Director, Finance is responsible for financial analysis projects including budgets, forecasts, and performance evaluations. The role involves supporting various departmental activities.

Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain accurate accounting records to reflect the financial position of complex entities.
2. Conduct regular financial analyses and reviews to ensure compliance with accounting principles.
3. Assist hospital CFO and departments in analyzing costs and profitability, setting benchmarks, and tracking performance.
4. Perform process audits and develop improvement recommendations.
5. Support the preparation and review of financial forecasts and ad hoc reports.
6. Help prepare annual operating and capital budgets.
7. Lead monthly Departmental Operating Review meetings, providing feedback on revenue and cost management.
8. Coordinate with leadership on Capital Expenditure Requests and related financial planning.
9. Ensure timely month-end close and reporting, including Monthly Operating Review reports.
10. Assist in managing shared services relationships and monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience with multiple GL packages and Business Intelligence software is a plus.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare