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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The overall function of the Financial Analyst role is the collaboration with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity and remediation of variances, along with coordination on and completion of annual operating budgets. Responsible for month end closing cycle, including reviewing financial information, journal entries, and reviewing for accuracy.

Job Description

Job Description

Other responsibilities within role include, but are not limited to:

Support an Executive Director, Operations Team, and service line for the Sioux Falls Hospital, Clinics, and South Network locationsActive role in month end closing cycle including reviewing and preparing financial information and reports, journal entries, and reviewing for accuracyCollaborates with accounting staff for fair financial representationPrepare and review annual budgets and financial and statistical forecasts for assigned areasMaintains various departmental statistical and financial dataEvaluating financial impact and building business plans for Sanford’s strategic initiatives and operational decisionsAd hoc projects and analysis as requested or neededBasic understanding of accounting principles and standards is required.

The Financial Analyst is a professional role and must demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines, as well as taking the initiative in own professional development. Ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data. Must be self-directed, autonomous and yet be able to work in an interdependent role. Must have excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to collaborate with managers. Attention to detail is essential. Work must be well documented. Must be able to communicate with all level of management and employees, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate computer skills, especially Excel.

Other Benefits

Flexible work scheduleOpportunity to collaborate with and learn from other Sanford departments in the business sector and operational departmentsTeam focus on professional and career developmentUtilize education to successfully fulfil job requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.Two years of related experience required.Proficient in ExcelCertified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.

Two years of experience required.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is preferred, but not required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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