Financial Consultant

Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Develops and manages budgets for medical administrative departments. Oversees and updates profitability and performance projections. Provides decision support to operating and senior management, including: cost/benefit analysis (ROI, NPV & IRR); operational, organizational, and staffing analysis; and budget and forecast reviews. Coordinates and oversees business planning project(s) as assigned. May prepare physician payments, physician service hour reporting and corrective plan, and financial operational analysis. Formal Education Required: a. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Operations Management. Experience & Training Required: a. Two (2) years related professional and business experience in a technical/financial healthcare analysis or consulting position. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: a. Knowledge of acute case and integrated delivery systems. b. Expertise in current modeling, spreadsheet and presentation techniques and applications. c. Superior analytical skills and abilities; requisite project management and interpersonal skills. d. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with medical, operational and financial departments. e. Public speaking and presentation skills; ability to communicate and present financial and operational analysis concepts to management and staff. f. Ability to work independently within management guidelines. g. Ability to maintain confidentiality based on access to proprietary financial, operational and competitive information. h. Assume personal accountability for the preparation and completion of projects and analysis. i. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. Level of Physical Demands: a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. $34.00/hr - $50.99/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay

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