Director - Finance - Aspirus Health Plan

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration.

Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.

Single. Day. Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a DIRECTOR - FINANCE to join our ASPIRUS HEALTH PLAN team!

Aspirus Health Ventures (AHV) is a collaboration between a health insurer (Aspirus Health Plan) and health care provider (Aspirus Health System) that started in 2016 to offer a new choice for health care coverage. The Director of Finance position is an opportunity to apply your finance and accounting knowledge to help drive AHV’s future direction. Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Finance is responsible for leading all financial activities for Aspirus Health Ventures.

The right candidate for this position will have broad finance knowledge and the ability to drive: - Accurate financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and a common understanding of actual results, and - Strategic planning and forecasting processes that support decision making across the organization. System Financial Laison: Takes a lead role in managing all financial health plan issues with the finance function for the Aspirus System (Aspirus, Inc.) including financing, capital (RBC) management, etc.

Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of accounting standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related area. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 5 to 10 years of health plan experience in financial analysis activities, including forecasting and budgeting.

Excellent financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and planning skills. Minimum of five years of experience in financial management, investment management and debt financing, preferable in a healthcare setting. Insurance and/or healthcare industry experience.

Previous supervisory experience beneficial. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Refined ability to communicate, lead, manage, mediate, and facilitate the creation of solutions in complex systems and processes.

Well-developed management, interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong analytical, decision-making, problem solving, and project management skills. Ability to provide leadership in a team-oriented environment and quickly develop effective relationships.

An understanding of statutory accounting principles (SAP) and regulatory requirements. Investment and portfolio management knowledge. Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.

Certified public accountant (CPA) preferred. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one!

Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.