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Purpose:
The Director, Finance (Provider Compensation) will collaborate with the Senior Director, Finance in leading all aspects of physician compensation for UPMC. This role will lead and develop the growing team in the standardization and documentation of processes including old and new compensation models, old and new pay administration, and the preparation of reporting, projections, analytics, internal and external audit support, as well as controllership and reconciliation. To successfully perform in this role, the incumbent must possess strong management, mentorship, communication, and organizational skills in addition to a strong understanding of healthcare, ideally with a focus on the physician side. The candidate must also have a strong ability to lead, manage, and mentor staff.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and mentor an established but growing team in a collaborative environment to maximize efficiency and standardization of processes.
- Represent the Physician Compensation Department as required with operational leadership.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report on provider compensation initiatives for use with internal management while leading the organization towards standardization and developing strong process efficiencies and documentation.
- Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to design, develop, and implement compensation strategies, processes, and models that support strategic objectives and promote competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Investigate trends and lead benchmark analysis against industry standards to derive micro and macro recommendations to physician compensation expenses and processes.
- Lead and train others to become process experts for the team, ensuring support and cross training for the team.
- Communicate and educate stakeholders across the organization on best practices and key initiatives.
- Effectively manage staff performing various financial reporting and analysis functions. Meet department's objectives by establishing patterns and organizing the work of the department, as well as coordinating with stakeholders from other departments to achieve goals.
- Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy and mission of the UPMC by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations involving patients, visitors, clinical staff, co-workers, other UPMC staff and external contacts.
- Work independently when needed, be flexible, perform in stressful situations, and produce under pressure. Ability to remain highly motivated and results oriented to accomplish the goals and objectives established by executive management.
- Lead the team to meet deadlines and turnaround times set by management (these deadlines and turnaround times will, at times, require the employee to work until the project is completed, meaning extended daily work hours, extended work weeks, or both).
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related business field required.
- 7 years of related work experience required.
- 2 years managerial or supervisory experience required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Purpose:
The Director, Finance (Provider Compensation) will collaborate with the Senior Director, Finance in leading all aspects of physician compensation for UPMC. This role will lead and develop the growing team in the standardization and documentation of processes including old and new compensation models, old and new pay administration, and the preparation of reporting, projections, analytics, internal and external audit support, as well as controllership and reconciliation. To successfully perform in this role, the incumbent must possess strong management, mentorship, communication, and organizational skills in addition to a strong understanding of healthcare, ideally with a focus on the physician side. The candidate must also have a strong ability to lead, manage, and mentor staff.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and mentor an established but growing team in a collaborative environment to maximize efficiency and standardization of processes.
- Represent the Physician Compensation Department as required with operational leadership.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report on provider compensation initiatives for use with internal management while leading the organization towards standardization and developing strong process efficiencies and documentation.
- Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to design, develop, and implement compensation strategies, processes, and models that support strategic objectives and promote competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Investigate trends and lead benchmark analysis against industry standards to derive micro and macro recommendations to physician compensation expenses and processes.
- Lead and train others to become process experts for the team, ensuring support and cross training for the team.
- Communicate and educate stakeholders across the organization on best practices and key initiatives.
- Effectively manage staff performing various financial reporting and analysis functions. Meet department's objectives by establishing patterns and organizing the work of the department, as well as coordinating with stakeholders from other departments to achieve goals.
- Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy and mission of the UPMC by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations involving patients, visitors, clinical staff, co-workers, other UPMC staff and external contacts.
- Work independently when needed, be flexible, perform in stressful situations, and produce under pressure. Ability to remain highly motivated and results oriented to accomplish the goals and objectives established by executive management.
- Lead the team to meet deadlines and turnaround times set by management (these deadlines and turnaround times will, at times, require the employee to work until the project is completed, meaning extended daily work hours, extended work weeks, or both).
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related business field required.
- 7 years of related work experience required.
- 2 years managerial or supervisory experience required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Senior Level Finance Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level finance director job?
Candidates who land senior level finance director roles typically bring a combination of demonstrated P&L ownership, experience leading finance teams through complex cycles, and the ability to translate financial data into executive-level strategy. Credentials like a CPA, CFA, or an MBA strengthen a candidacy, but employers at this level weight your record of influencing business decisions and building high-performing teams just as heavily as formal qualifications.
Which companies hire senior level finance directors?
Companies hiring senior level finance directors right now include Jobot, Fitch Ratings, and Avis Budget, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises managing multi-division budgets, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and growth-stage organizations building out a formal finance function for the first time.
Are there remote senior level finance director jobs?
Yes, though many organizations prefer hybrid arrangements for roles with this level of executive exposure. About 35% of senior level finance director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting demand from companies willing to access top financial leadership outside their immediate geography. Fully remote positions tend to appear more often at technology firms and distributed organizations.
What makes a finance director role senior level?
A senior level finance director role is defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. You are setting financial strategy, not just reporting on it, overseeing multiple functions such as FP&A, accounting, treasury, or tax, and advising the CEO or board on capital decisions. Mentoring junior finance professionals and owning outcomes through business cycles, audits, and fundraising rounds are core expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level finance directors?
Senior Level finance director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they operate at a scale and regulatory complexity that requires dedicated senior financial leadership to manage reporting requirements, investor relations, and strategic planning simultaneously.