BayCare Health System

Financial Specialist

Clearwater, FL, USPosted 27 days ago

Remote Full-Time Strategic Finance Florida

Job Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we are committed to clinical excellence and a culture built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and innovation.

Position Summary

The Financial Specialist serves as a senior-level finance professional and subject matter expert supporting complex clinical and business service lines across BayCare. This role assumes a leadership position within the finance function, partnering with leaders at all levels of the organization to provide strategic financial guidance, analytical support, and operational insight.

Responsibilities include coordinating and enhancing financial analysis and reporting processes, supporting operating and capital budget development, forecasting, capital asset management, cost accounting, and general accounting activities. The Financial Specialist leads complex projects that support organizational goals, proactively improves the integrity and accuracy of financial data, and provides exceptional customer service in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This role demonstrates critical thinking, sound professional judgment, and strong analytical capabilities while taking ownership of results, mentoring others, and fostering collaboration across departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

One of the following combinations is required

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with: * + Eight (8) years of Accounting experience and + Eight (8) years of Financial Analysis experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Six (6) years of Accounting experience
Six (6) years of Financial Analysis experience

OR

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field
Six (6) years of Accounting experience
Six (6) years of Financial Analysis experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Four (4) years of healthcare finance or healthcare accounting experience
Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced financial analysis and reporting
Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Cost accounting and general accounting principles
Financial modeling and decision support
Capital planning and capital asset management
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable recommendations
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders across the organization
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
Demonstrated project leadership and process improvement experience
Ability to mentor and develop team members