Director Finance - Torrance, CA

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a strategic healthcare finance leader who thrives in complex, multi‑ministry environments? Do you bring rigor, partnership, and clarity to financial stewardship while supporting operational and clinical excellence? If so, we invite you to consider the Director, Finance opportunity within Providence.

The Role: 

This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA.

The Director, Finance is responsible for the financial oversight of assigned ministries, including monitoring financial performance, variance reporting, supporting achievement of productivity and supply chain targets, and participating in ministry‑level management meetings.

This role serves as a key liaison to accounts payable and payroll processes in support of managers and senior leaders throughout the ministries. The Director, Finance assists with facilitation of capital projects prioritized through regional and system processes and, as part of the regional finance team, supports development of ministry budgets and long‑term financial strategies.

Additional responsibilities include development and management of dashboards, achievement of internal audit recommendations, leading special projects at the ministry and regional level, and reviewing monthly financial statements. The Director partners closely with the PSJH accounting team to ensure accurate reflection of the economics supporting operational and clinical services.

What You'll Do:

Financial Oversight & Stewardship

• Assist the Service Area Chief Financial Officer, senior operational leaders, and other executives in financial oversight of assigned ministries.

• Monitor financial performance to ensure achievement of financial targets.

• Assist in the production of accurate financial statements reflective of operational and clinical services, including contractual analysis, net income recording, and accurate expense accruals.

• Review and monitor statistical information to ensure accurate representation of operational and clinical services.

Budgeting & Strategic Financial Planning

• Collaborate with the regional finance team in the budget development and strategic financial planning process.

• Work with ministry department managers and senior leaders to perform variance analysis and develop and implement improvement plans.

• Coordinate with ministry administrators on monthly financial review processes.

• Assist with review of service line (Institute) financial information to support operational planning and understanding of service‑line economics.

Productivity, Projects & Performance Improvement

• Support productivity management through measurement, target setting, benchmarking, and implementation of staffing matrices.

• Lead special projects as assigned and perform additional duties as needed.

• Support achievement of internal audit recommendations and development of dashboards to track performance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with finance team members across the system to share best practices and support system‑wide initiatives.

• Partner with regional leadership to ensure consistent standards of care, employee performance, and financial management processes that meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership to ensure the finance function is understood across the organization and broader community.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization to foster mutual respect, openness, and collaboration.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)

• HFMA or FACHE (preferred)

Experience

• 8+ years in a leadership role or capacity

• 10+ years of closely related finance experience

Financial & Analytical Expertise