Vice president finance

Job Description & Requirements

Vice President, Finance

StartDate: ASAP

Vice President of Finance

Berkshire Health Systems

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

The Opportunity

Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), a $700M, 3-hospital health system in the Berkshires in Massachusetts is seeking a new Vice President of Finance. BHS is doing exceptionally well financially and has been recognized for patient outcomes, quality and remarkable care teams. This is an incredible time to join this market leader. .

The Organization

Berkshire Health Systems is the leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services for residents and visitors to Berkshire County. From inpatient surgery and cancer care to provider visits and imaging, BHS offers a continuum of programs and services that help patients to connect to the care they need, no matter where they are located in the rural Berkshire community. BHS supports 24-hour emergency care at its two inpatient acute care facilities, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) in Pittsfield and Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, as well as the Satellite Emergency Facility on the BMC campus in North Adams. Ultimately, BHS offers its broad range of award-winning services at 28 provider clinics with 51 office locations across the county. As the largest employer in Berkshire County, BHS supports more than 4,000 jobs in the region, and, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BHS is committed to partnering with local municipalities and community organizations to help the county thrive.

The Position

The Vice President, Finance is a key position for BHS and will provide leadership and vision for finance function initiatives within the two hospitals and related enterprises. The Vice President, Finance will work to establish credibility as a savvy finance executive who understands BHS’s mission. The Vice President, Finance will assess the current financial systems and organization and will work with the senior management team to ensure that the current structure and business direction is well-aligned with the organization’s strategy.

The Vice President, Finance will be part of the senior management team and will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of BHS.

The Finance department is organized functionally and provides centralized services for the system. There are currently 32 FTEs in the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit healthcare environment (e.g., hospital, health system, or community health organization).
• Deep understanding of nonprofit finance, healthcare reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to align financial management with mission and community health goals.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with business applications, financial systems and healthcare analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Meditech, Strata/Syntellis or similar).

The Community

With scenic hills and rivers, Berkshire County is composed of thirty small towns and two small cities, with a total year-round population of about 130,000. Practically, this number is larger in summer, winter, and autumn due to a large number of second homeowners. Positioned between two of America's dynamic cities - New York and Boston - the Berkshires area provides the best of two worlds, offering a quiet, scenic countryside environment, with a treasure of culture and art. For more than a century, visitors have come to the Berkshires to experience natural and cultural delights. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound, with several area ski resorts, rivers and lakes for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and scenic trails for hiking and backpacking.

Permanent housing options in the Berkshires are diverse and surprisingly affordable relative to the more urban/suburban regions of New England and greater New York. A variety of excellent public and private schools are available in the region. Over the years, the region’s many visitors have found that the Berkshires is not only a wonderful place to vacation but also offers an exceptional quality of life and environment in which to work, play, and raise a family.

Nominations, including self-nominations, are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:

Beth Ross

Consultant

Physician and Leadership Solutions - Executive Search

AMN Healthcare

[email protected]

#BESmith

#BESRecruiting

Facility Location

Pittsfield is the cultural and commercial hub of the Berkshires, the beautiful highland region esteemed for its scenic splendor and rich culture. The Berkshires are known for the spectacular outdoors and entertainment options that they offer and Pittsfield is certainly no exception. Downtown features a wealth of shops, galleries and theaters. Be sure to take in a play at the famous Colonial Theater. Pittsfield State Forest offers some of the most beautiful views that The Berkshires have to offer, as well as a bevy of recreational and sporting options.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Finance, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services, Financial Planning