System Finance Manager - Productivity

Job Summary:

• The System Finance Manager – Productivity specializes in productivity to oversee financial planning, analysis, cost accounting and reporting related to organizational efficiency.
• The candidate will drive initiatives that enhance productivity, optimize costs, and improve financial performance across all facilities and departments.  Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for productivity improvement.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related productivity metrics.
• Collaborate with department heads to implement cost-saving measures and efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations on productivity performance for senior management.
• Forecast financial impacts of productivity projects and initiatives.
• Manage budgeting process, ensuring alignment with productivity goals.
• Conduct variance analysis to monitor deviations from productivity targets.
• Support continuous improvement programs by providing financial insights.
• Collaborate with payroll and UKG integration.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, costing audits, and financial statements to ensure accurate allocation of costs and profitability assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor cost accounting methods, including standard and actual material costs, conversion costs, and cost allocation plans.
• Investigate cost variances, unusual cost records, and inter-company transactions, providing insights for management decision-making.
• Directs internal control efforts and coordinates all external audit, review, and examination functions. Provides all documentation necessary for audit completion.
• Effectively manage financial resources within the area(s) of responsibility.
• Ensures optimal provision of services through sound personnel management.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards: 

• Possesses strong leadership skills including the willingness to pursue roles with increasing levels of accountability, coaching, teaching, inspiring, forging alliances, and collaborating to negotiate resolution to issues.
• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge: 

• Knowledgeable of administrative and accounting procedures, familiar with the hospital auditing principles and practices, proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet applications and hospital information technology systems.
• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers

Collaboration/Teamwork:

• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

 Qualification/Experience:

• Must have three (3) years of senior level accounting and managerial experience within the acute hospital or similarly related setting.
• Must be knowledgeable of administrative and accounting procedures, familiar with the hospital auditing principles and practices, proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet applications and hospital information technology systems.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.