Job Description

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana.

On-Site, In Person executive job opportunity in North Louisiana.

*Sign On Incentive and Relocation Assistance Bonus available*

The AVP of Accounting handles the strategic vision, long term planning, direction, and overall accountability for department; plans, directs, controls, and evaluates all activities related to the operations of the department; provides day-to-day direction to teams in support of the company's strategic initiatives; delivers tactical initiatives; meets regularly with direct reports, employees and key internal customers at all campuses and addresses issues and concerns in a timely manner; prepares operating and capital budgets and financial oversight; and selects, develops and supervises a professional and competent leadership staff.

 

Education:

• Required - Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred - Master’s degree.

Certifications:

• Required: CPA, Certified Public Accountant.

Work Experience:

• Required - 10 years related experience, including 5 years of management experience.
• Preferred - Hospital or Healthcare Industry experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong professional, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Professional attitude and ability to relate to executive management, professionals and business and community leaders.
• Self-directed and able to manage major projects without supervision.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment in handling difficult situations.
• Ability to and experience in the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Skills to effectively develop and differentiate personnel.

AVP Accounting Job Duties:

• Ensures Quality of Care & Customer Satisfaction.
• Conducts Research, Education & Compliance Training.
• Conducts People & Workforce Development.
• Maintains Operational Profitability & Growth.
• Maintains Physical & Technology Infrastructure.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on the Ochsner careers website.

About Ochsner Health:

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit To transform your health, please visit

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package,

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