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Financial Analyst Senior - Cash Accounting & Analytics

Advocate Health · WI

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a variance in a reconciliation that turned out to matter. How did you track it down?

attention to detail and follow-through on discrepancies rather than surface-level checking

Tell me about a time you mentored or trained someone less experienced on a financial system or process. What was hard about it?

actual coaching experience versus just claiming leadership on a resume

Give me an example of presenting a complicated financial finding to senior leadership who didn't have your technical background. How did you adjust it for them?

ability to translate analysis into decisions non-finance executives can act on

Tell me about a time you led a financial project with people from other departments who didn't report to you. What went wrong and how did you handle it?

cross-functional influence without formal authority

Tell me about a time you had to work with confidential financial information under real time pressure. How did you keep it secure while still moving fast?

judgment around confidentiality and composure under pressure

Technical

Walk me through a cash forecasting model you've built. What drove the assumptions, and how did you handle the inputs that were uncertain?

whether the candidate has actually built and maintained forecasting models versus just used someone else's

Describe a new accounting standard or regulatory change you had to interpret for your team. How did you figure out what it meant in practice and communicate it?

depth of technical accounting knowledge and ability to translate it for others

What financial systems have you worked in day to day, and where have you hit their limits?

real hands-on system fluency and whether they can spot process gaps

How do you think about KPI or benchmarking analysis differently in a healthcare setting compared to a typical corporate environment?

whether they understand healthcare-specific financial dynamics or are speaking generically

What's your process for building a financial model that other people will need to update after you're gone?

whether they build for durability and handoff, not just personal use

Situational

How do you approach applying Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement rules when they conflict with how a department wants to book something?

whether they can hold a compliance line under internal pressure

Say leadership asks you for a capital planning scenario analysis with a two-day turnaround, but you also have month-end close obligations. How do you decide what gets your time?

prioritization skill and honesty about tradeoffs under deadline pressure

If you found that a budgeting or cost accounting process was producing numbers people didn't fully trust, what would you do first?

process improvement instincts and diagnostic approach rather than jumping to a fix

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 10205 Enterprise Corporate - Accounting Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon-Fri business hours. Remote role. Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, IL (Only WI/IL Division), LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.    Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 The Financial Analyst Senior performs advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across healthcare, academic, and corporate operations. Provides senior leadership with actionable insights into financial performance, budgeting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance. Leads or coordinates complex financial projects, mentors accounting staff, and serves as a technical resource for financial systems and accounting issues. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive organizational financial strategy and process improvements. Major Responsibilities: • Lead advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and organizational goals.  • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for cash forecasting, capital planning, treasury management, and scenario analysis.  • Conduct benchmarking, KPI analysis, and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.  • Oversee budgeting processes, cost accounting, and productivity standards; provide recommendations for process improvements.  • Apply government reimbursement rules (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.  • Lead or coordinate complex financial projects, including business development assessments, program reviews, and reconciliation variances.  • Research and document technical accounting issues serve as a resource for interpreting new accounting standards and regulatory changes.  • Mentor accounting staff, provide financial systems training, and support professional development within the finance team.  • Present complex financial information and recommendations to senior leadership; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders.  • Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and systems utilization.  Minimum Job Requirements  Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Certification / Registration / License  N/A Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, with demonstrated leadership or project management experience.  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills   • Strong communication and presentation abilities   • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems   • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment   • Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Office-based, with occasional travel  Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Master’s/CPA preferred  Certification / Registration / License  CPA, CMA, or CFP preferred Experience   Healthcare experience preferred This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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