Assistant Vice President – Finance Operations

Lifepoint Health®

Assistant Vice President overseeing finance operations for healthcare facilities. Driving strategic financial initiatives and ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for driving strategic operational and financial operations initiatives for healthcare facilities.
Provides oversight and leadership on financial controls, month-end financial close, and budget preparation process.
Ensures accurate financial reporting, including audit and financial compliance.
Provides financial analysis to senior leadership and facility leadership in support of operational considerations.
Supports succession planning by developing new and existing facility Chief Financial Officers for their next leadership step.
Creates an environment of accountability in achieving budgeted metrics and/or targets.
Identifies opportunities for financial operations improvement and/or increased compliance with established financial controls.
Supports facility Chief Executive Officers in selection and ongoing performance assessments of facility Chief Financial Officers.
Assumes a lead role in analyzing and exploring means of reducing facility operating costs and increasing revenues based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports, and operating procedures.
Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance.
Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, and state regulatory environments as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree with a preference for accounting, business administration, or finance from an accredited school. Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant certification preferred.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ten years of healthcare finance experience required.
Three years of experience working as a finance leader in an acute-care facility required.
Knowledge of behavioral health care.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in using technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial reportingbudget preparationfinancial controlsoperating cost reductionrevenue increaseaudit complianceGAAPSEC regulationsBusiness Office Standards

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsaccountabilitystrategic thinkingsuccession planningperformance assessmentproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Public Accountantbachelor’s degreemaster’s degree