Finance Director - Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Finance Director Position At Huntsman Mental Health Institute

We are seeking a new Finance Director for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI), as part of the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the financial management of the organization's behavioral health portfolioincluding the mental health hospital, crisis care center, outpatient behavioral health programs, and others. Reporting jointly to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Huntsman Mental Health Hospital and the Associate Chief Financial Officer of U Health, the Finance Director directs all financial, human resources, and customer service functions within the assigned area to ensure operational efficiency, fiscal integrity, and support for high-quality patient care.

The role oversees budgeting, accounting, reimbursement, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering closely with operational and clinical leaders to optimize resource utilization, maintain productivity standards, and ensure accurate interpretation of complex payer contracts and behavioral health reimbursement models. Serving as a catalyst for coordination across departments, the Finance Director promotes transparency, data-driven decision-making, compliance with financial and regulatory standards, and alignment with system-wide strategic goals. Although not involved in direct patient care, the position plays a critical role in enabling exceptional behavioral health services through strong financial stewardship and collaborative leadership.

Required qualifications include a bachelor degree in Finance, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency, and six years of progressive management experience. A master's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area is strongly preferred.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

Job Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.
• Talent Management :
• Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.
• Financial Management :
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and achieving budget goals.
• Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
• Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.
• EPE / Service :
• Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
• Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
• Quality :
• Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
• Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).
• Performance Management :
• Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
• Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.
• Building Relationships :
• Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
• Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation :

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email : careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement : University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / . Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu / .

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.