Market Finance Officer

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* Job Title:

** Market Finance Officer
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* Location:

** Springfield, Missouri
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* Job Summary:

** The Market Finance Officer is a senior strategic leader dedicated to overseeing all financial planning, analysis, and performance functions across Springfield. Join our compassionate and collaborative team, where you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and strategic alignment to drive sustainable growth. Ideal candidates possess exceptional leadership skills, advanced analytical capabilities, and a deep understanding of finance within complex organizations.

As a key advisor to operational and executive leadership, you will influence organizational priorities and enhance decision support. In this role, you will lead a team of regional finance officers and analysts, partnering with senior executives to present key financial results and insights. Your oversight of financial governance and risk management will play a critical role in driving the success of our operations.
** This position offers…**   •
** Employee Assistance Program**– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost   •
** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel   •
** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition   •
** Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce   •
** Additional Perks & Benefits**- Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Provide senior-level oversight of accounting, financial controls, and compliance, ensuring audit readiness and GAAP-compliant reporting.

• Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, to support organizational priorities and growth initiatives.

• Strengthen financial acumen among operational leadership by providing training and decision-support tools.

• Supervise and mentor a team of regional finance officers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

• Prepare and present financial results at board and executive meetings, translating complex financial information into understandable insights.

• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leadership to enhance revenue recognition consistency across the organization.

• Direct the development and implementation of financial processes and tools that promote innovation and best practices.

• Align state-level financial strategies with corporate finance leadership and drive process improvements.

• Monitor financial implications of legislative and regulatory developments impacting operations and escalate material risks as appropriate.

• Provide financial support for mergers, expansions, and strategic transactions, including analysis, due diligence, and post-transaction integration.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, including five (5) years in a leadership role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

• Master’s degree (MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.

• Demonstrated experience presenting to executive leadership and governing boards strongly preferred.
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* Additional Qualifications:

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* • Direct supervision of regional finance officers, analysts, and other financial staff.

• Responsible for team hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development.

• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
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* Physical Requirements:

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* • Frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required during field activities.

• Must frequently use hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating a mouse.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
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