Job Summary:

The Manager of Finance is the financial lead for the VNA, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and supporting the Vice President of Finance at Kent Hospital. The individual in this role will be responsible for having in-depth knowledge of all financial aspects of the VNA, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will also work closely with the Director to establish and uphold a culture of financial responsibility that contributes value to the organization. Additionally, they will collaborate with various departments and the CNE Finance team to achieve shared objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

At the direction of the Director, provides financial support and leadership in (4) major areas:

Director Support

• Support the monthly financial close process through variance analysis, report preparation and performance summarization
• Closely monitor VNA labor productivity and statistical volumes. Analyze and report any significant performance variances.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as assigned by the Director or VNA leadership team
• Represents the VNA at hospital meetings or committees as necessary

Leadership Team Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VNA managers on all financial matters. Ensure that monthly financial information is readily available to VNA managers and along with the Director, create and promote a culture of financial accountability to bring value to the organization.
• Work with VNA managers and the Director to identify opportunities to improve the financial position of the VNA
• Works with VNA managers to maximize productivity and resource management.
• Support management in the review of payroll reports (Productivity, FTEs and OT) and monthly expense reports, and coordinate the implementation of corrective action plans to achieve targets.
• Serve as the point person for the annual VNA operating and capital budget process. Must develop expert level knowledge of the Kaufman Hall budget system and be able to train VNA managers on the system.
• Provide technical assistance to department managers as required

Financial Analysis and Reporting / CNE Corporate Finance

• Support general accounting in the monthly close process by keeping them informed of any significant trends or issues that would have an impact on the financial statements. Recommend accruals or adjustments as needed. Participate in financial close meetings with accounting as well as System financial leadership.
• Works with the Strategic Financial Planning (SFP) department in an effort to further expand and maximize the utilization of the Kaufman Hall financial system
• Work with Research Accounting to monitor all research related expenditures and revenue recognition

Special Projects

• Assists in ROI analysis of new business initiatives
• Supports general accounting and the Director on the annual financial audit. Responds to audit inquiries as necessary.
• Supports revenue cycle initiatives at assigned operating unit.
• Communicates with internal or external customers (i.e. vendors) regarding business cycle transactions
• Participates in the continual development of cost accounting systems to provide better financial information on service line and departmental profitability
• Prepares information for internal and external statistical and financial surveys
• Assist on special projects as assigned

• Performs other job related duties as requested

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, Masters preferred.

Must have 3-5 years financial experience, preferably in healthcare industry. Academic and research experience preferred.

Excellent judgment as well as critical, strategic, and analytical thinking required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.