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Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a finance leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, capital allocation, and operational partnership? Do you excel at guiding complex investment decisions while supporting frontline financial performance? This leadership opportunity invites your expertise.

The Role:

Providence is seeking a mission-minded Director, Finance to lead capital planning activities while providing financial oversight for assigned ministries.

This role provides financial leadership for enterprise capital allocation, investment prioritization, and long-range capital planning, supporting Providence’s strategic, operational, and mission objectives. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, navigating ambiguity, driving data-informed decision-making, and influencing executive leaders on deployment of limited capital resources.

In parallel, the Director is responsible for financial oversight of assigned ministries, including monitoring performance, supporting productivity and supply chain targets, and partnering with operational leaders to achieve financial and strategic objectives.

This role serves as a key liaison across finance, accounting, payroll, and operational teams, while supporting capital project execution, ministry budgeting, and financial planning. Responsibilities also include development of dashboards, tracking internal audit findings, and leading special projects across both ministry and regional finance domains.

The Director leads a high-performing team, providing coaching, development, and accountability, and fostering an inclusive environment aligned with Providence values.

What You'll Do:

Capital Planning & Investment Strategy

Lead the organization’s capital planning process, including development of enterprise capital plans, prioritization frameworks, and investment recommendations

Partner with operational, clinical, and functional leaders to evaluate capital requests and assess strategic alignment

Design and construct financial analyses including ROI, cash flow modeling, scenario modeling, affordability analysis, and risk assessment

Develop governance processes and executive-ready materials for capital decision-making

Monitor capital portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize capital deployment

Align strategic priorities, operational needs, and financial constraints in capital allocation decisions

Ministry Finance Oversight & Performance

Assist the Service Area Chief Financial Officer and senior leaders in financial oversight of assigned ministries

Monitor ministry financial performance and support achievement of financial targets

Review monthly financial statements to ensure accurate reflection of operational and clinical services

Assist with financial statement preparation, including contractual analysis, revenue recognition, and expense accruals

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Support development of ministry budgets and long-term financial strategies

Perform budget variance analysis and support improvement planning

Coordinate monthly financial review processes with ministry leadership

Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable performance visibility

Operational & Productivity Support

Support productivity management through benchmarking, target setting, and staffing matrix implementation

Analyze service line (Institute) financial performance to inform operational decisions

Participate in ministry management meetings and cross-functional planning discussions

Capital Projects, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Support facilitation and financial oversight of capital projects

Track and support achievement of internal audit recommendations

Lead special projects at ministry and regional levels

Collaborate across finance teams to implement best practices and system-wide initiatives

Ensure financial processes align with regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Develop and lead a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, clinical, operational, and executive leadership

Establish team goals, operating cadence, and accountability structures

Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization

Promote the mission, values, and vision of Providence in all aspects of the role

What You’ll Bring

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (preferred upon hire)

HFMA or FACHE (preferred upon hire)

Experience & Expertise

8 years in a leadership role or capacity

10 or more years of closely related experience

Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices with the ability to apply them effectively

Ability to use mathematical methods and formulas to solve complex problems

Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data

Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and determine appropriate solutions

Ability to analyze findings from investigations and develop recommendations

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness

Effective written communication skills appropriate to audience and context

Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations across in-person, virtual, and online formats

Excellent collaboration and team-building skills

Effective conflict management skills

Ability to build strong relationships with customers, executive leadership, and stakeholders through positive interaction and problem resolution

Healthcare Business Acumen

Knowledge and understanding of healthcare trends and industry changes

Understanding of integrated delivery systems within large, multi-site health systems

Decision Making & Organizational Effectiveness

Ability to represent the organization with external customers and stakeholders

Demonstrates high levels of accuracy, even under pressure

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis

Productivity & Execution

Ability to operate within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage workload effectively

Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics

Project Management

Demonstrated project management and planning skills

Experience directing projects, coordinating operational teams, and managing project budgets

Ability to manage timelines effectively and escalate issues as appropriate

Technical & Systems Proficiency

Working knowledge of desktop software applications (e.g., MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email)

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment

Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word processing tools

Knowledge of health information technology and its use in improving care delivery (e.g., EMR, disease registries, IVR)

Why Join Us?

Enterprise Impact: Shape capital investment strategy across a large healthcare system

Operational Partnership: Work directly with ministry and operational leaders

Balanced Scope: Combine strategic finance with hands-on operational oversight

Leadership Opportunity: Build and grow a high-performing finance team

Mission‑Driven Work: Support high-quality care through strong financial stewardship

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are a strategic, analytical finance leader who thrives balancing enterprise investment strategy with operational execution, we encourage you to apply.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits .

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act .