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Institute and Market Finance Director I
Req#: 349889
Location:
Professional Area: Administrative and Business Professionals
Department: 5318 Ohio Market Finance-Finance
Job Code: T97956
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Institute and Market Finance Director I, you will lead financial operations for the Mercy and Medina Hospitals, partnering closely with executive leadership and providers to drive service line financial performance and support enterprise objectives. This role oversees monthly financial operations and performance metrics, annual financial planning, business plan development, and staff development while identifying opportunities to improve financial performance across assigned areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong executive presence and exceptional communication skills, as this role works closely with executive teams at Mercy and Medina, regularly meets with providers, and presents financial performance and strategic recommendations at quarterly board meetings.
This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, and strong support and resources. You will gain valuable exposure to both institute and department leadership while having numerous opportunities for professional development and career growth.
A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This position is 80%–100% onsite, with caregivers working at Mercy 2–3 days per week and Medina 1–2 days per week.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Plan, organize, and direct all strategic activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, performance management, employee engagement, and continuing education initiatives in a matrix environment.
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Oversee financial operations of the assigned area including financial reporting, month-end financial close, and partnering on cost accounting.
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Demonstrate strategic and high-level knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to operations and ensure compliance with internal controls.
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Lead monthly departmental financial review meetings and provide analysis, interpretation, and recommendations for corrective action, as needed.
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Collaborate with market, institute, and enterprise leadership to establish and monitor key metrics and measures for financial performance.
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Monitor service line financial performance and new business development including recommendations for financial improvement.
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Lead areas through approved key enterprise, or corporate initiatives, including financial planning, capital planning, and business planning.
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Prepare and present financial performance to various leadership groups.
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Partner with RCM and MNS to monitor revenue cycle and reimbursement performance.
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Other duties.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
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Six years of experience in business management, strategic initiatives, operational and capital budgeting processes, financial analysis, and reporting
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Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, forecasting and analysis, budget development, strategic and business plan development, project management, financial statement, and financial system experience
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Ability to work in a stressful, complex, and matrixed organization
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High-level management and leadership skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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MBA
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related
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Healthcare experience
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Three years of supervisor and/or project management experience
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Experience with EPIC, tech skills (Oracle Snowflake, Tableau or Strata)
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Experience with MS Excel pivot tables
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to travel throughout the hospital system and, in some locations, off-site.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
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This position must be available after hours for support.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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