East Regional Director of Finance

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and decision support across our East Region, supporting Mercy St. Louis, South, Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln. This highly visible leadership role partners with hospital and health system leaders to drive financial performance, identify opportunities for operational improvement, and translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Position Details:

Director of Finance - Mercy
Location: St. Louis, MO
Supporting East Region (Mercy St. Louis, South, Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln)

What You'll Do

- Partner with hospital and health system leadership to provide financial analysis, strategic insight and decision support.

- Lead and support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across assigned ministries.

- Analyze financial results, trends and variances to identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.

- Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership.

- Maintain strong fiscal controls, GAAP compliance and financial reporting standards.

- Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to connect financial performance with organizational priorities.

- Lead, develop and mentor finance team members while building strong partnerships across the organization.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.

- Minimum of five (5) years of accounting, finance, or related professional experience.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision while effectively meeting job requirements.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior executives and board-level leadership.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial statement preparation and disclosure requirements.

- Ability to manage and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

- Healthcare financial reporting experience.

- Familiarity with healthcare accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.