Senior Director, System Finance and Special Projects

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, System Finance & Special Projects is a key partner to the Executive Director System Finance and the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing the team’s strategic planning and execution process to ensure the entire work of the team is aligned with BMCHS strategic goals. This individual will contribute to the attainment of the organization’s desired growth and overarching objectives by providing strategic guidance to leadership surrounding industry dynamics, corporate strategy and a portfolio of organizational, strategic, operational and administrative activities. Reporting to the Executive Director System Finance, this seasoned advisor will serve as an integral member of the team; the ideal candidate will possess extensive technology knowledge, and a track record of building and maintaining positive internal and external working relationships.

Position: Senior Director, System Finance and Special Projects       

Department: Finance Administration

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Provide advisory, operational and analytic support to the Executive Director System Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO); staying apprised of the work across Boston Medical Center Health System with key stakeholder and ensuring departmental involvement, when needed

• Work with the Executive Director System Finance and other key stakeholders, providing day-to-day oversight of a portfolio of organizational, strategic, operational and administrative activities 

• Standardize and manage all external Finance communications. Providing transparency into Finance performance and functions

• Drive administrative, operational, reporting and quality improvements through partnerships with internal teams

• Develop, monitor, executive dashboards and department specific Finance performance dashboards

• Lead departments in developing key process model, key measures, processes and owners for overall performance

• Support the Finance prioritization process as needed

• Manage financial control by applying a comprehensive understanding of the department’s financials

• Execute vendor management activities, ensuring legal requirements and T&Cs (data privacy, data sharing, cyber, performance, etc.) are met, coordinating contract negotiation and processing

• Manage Finance and Administration processes for BMCHS

• Lead and own the Finance Senior Leadership, All Director and above and Quarterly Town Hall meetings. Securing content, speakers and providing an opportunity for engagement across the department

• Coordinate and partner with the Finance leadership team to complete the capital and operating budget process

• Partner with leaders to develop tools and reporting to aide them in performing within expectations

• Establish and lead reward and recognition

• Support the CFO, generating presentations and communications 

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• B.A. or B.S. from four-year college or university required.

• M.B.A, MPH or other advanced degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• None

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience working in senior leadership in a nonprofit/mission-driven environment, partnering with senior leaders on organizational alignment and change management, conducting financial analysis and decision support, are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Ability to influence and persuade, displaying executive presence

• Driven and collaborative strategic thinker with the ability to quickly understand, assimilate, and critically interpret information and evolving industry data

• Proven capability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced multifunctional team environment; well-organized and operationally effective in developing and executing program strategies with a flexible and solution-driven attitude

• Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet key deadlines

• Strong critical reasoning and quantitative analysis skills; ability to quickly break down complex problems, identify critical issues, and support findings with data

• Track record of successfully building strong working relationships across a wide spectrum of internal and external partners

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with an ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with people from diverse backgrounds; deep and established connections in the community a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Suite and digital project management / CRM software

• Knowledge of budget management and financial reporting is preferred

• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial, innovative, problem solving, and flexible approach

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