Director, Finance

Lovelace Regional Hospital is proud to serve residents of Roswell and Chaves County as part of the distinguished Lovelace Health System. With offerings ranging from labor and delivery, cardiology, radiology, emergency services and beyond, we are poised to join our patients in their healthcare journey. Named one of the Best Places to Work by Albuquerque Business First and recognized for safety and quality, Lovelace Regional Hospital puts patients -and staff - at the helm of dignified care. Every day, Lovelace Regional Hospital employees work to fulfill our purpose of caring for people: our patients, their families and one another. We accomplish this by hiring talented, skilled, compassionate, and dedicated team members - people like you who seek to make a difference in the lives of others. Our hospital offers you opportunities to grow while transforming lives, plus incentives and assistance to get you there. We celebrate your successes, recognize your value, and believe in your ability to help bring positive change throughout New Mexico.

Ardent Health Services owns and operates Lovelace Health System. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ardent Health Services includes 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Lovelace Regional Hospital as a Director, Finance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Finance must be a seasoned manager who is well organized, self-directed and capable of a broad range of managerial tasks.  Daily activities will include planning, organizing and implementing strategies, as well as effective delegation and mentoring in a participative environment.  The incumbent must be approachable and give useful feedback to staff regarding their job performance.  As the organization continues to change, difficult decisions will need to be made, requiring a high degree of judgment, tact, and the ability to lead by example. 

• Directs broad operations to ensure the provision of comprehensive departmental services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements. 
• Ensures a collaborative departmental approach to long-range strategic operational planning, care and service design, and development of organizational policies, which reflect the mission of the organization.  
• Coordinates and oversees departmental services. Continuously assesses measures and improves departmental performance. 
• Demonstrates responsible management of all department resources.  
• Demonstrates clinical/technical and magerial competency. Ensures that the professional development needs of management and staff are met.  
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of monthly financial statemetns and reports.  
• Review and analyze monthly financials for materiality and communicate the information to the CEO and Board.  
• Other tasks and responsibilities as needed and requested by CEO, CFO and/or Board.  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s of Science in Accountancy or Finance preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Electronic medical records software 
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Interpersonal verbal communication and advanced math skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Strong leadership skills

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