Manager Financial Operations - Research

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8 : 00 AM

Shift End Time

5 : 00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Serves as the strategic link between finance and operations of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for the applicable service area.

Continuously performs financial analysis to ensure achievement of system financial objectives and support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's mission.

Works closely with Corporate Finance department and operations leaders to develop, implement, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets and business plans.

Identifies and implements opportunities to improve financial operations and performance. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

5 years of experience in business management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Certified Public Accountant with experience in a health-related field
• Strong knowledge of general ledger system / Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or General Business

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical ability
• Skilled at financial analysis and management
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good understanding of state and federal regulatory guidelines, including coding and billing, for applicable service area (may be required based on service area)
• Effective understanding of supply chain processes (may be required based on service area)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data into actionable insight that influences a business decision
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Strong financial and financial systems background

Job Responsibilities

• Works with operations leader and guides use of restricted funds on a departmental basis for both operations and capital according to the wishes of the donor.
• Works with operations leader to ensure that grants are utilized according to the approved grant application within the allotted time frame.

Actively manages financial and administrative aspects of grants and donor funds, including coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Grants Accounting to ensure extramurally awarded funds are appropriately set up in Workday

• Conducts monthly expense, revenue, and volume monitoring through a thorough understanding of the general ledger and budgeting systems.
• Identifies and analyzes variances and works with operations leaders to explain, address, and report to Director, Financial Operations.
• Creates and presents pertinent reports that identify productivity, utilization trends, and any other analyses necessary through a thorough understanding of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta financial systems.
• Identifies red flags and works with clinical director and / or managers to develop plan to address or sustain and communicates results to Director, Financial Operations.
• Identifies areas of cost, revenue, or utilization improvements and monitors expected outcomes.
• Works with operations leaders to develop profit and loss statements and perform return on investment analyses.

Monitors and manages on-going financial activity for a portfolio of approximately 20 grants

Analyzes historical trends and volume projections in partnership with operations leaders and managers to develop annual capital and operating budget for service area.

Develops / manages research grant, research endowment, and research donor budgets for clinical research infrastructure

• Validates staffing and per-unit-of-service metrics with operations leader and Director, Financial Operations.
• Inputs budget in financial system and submits for approval.

Establishes and maintains ongoing cooperative and productive relationships with appropriate internal and externa contacts, including Principal Investigators, governmental granting agencies, industry sponsors, and research administration contacts at Emory and Georgia Tech

Ensures compliance with grant specifications for research projects, including federally funded projects

• Reviews results with operations leader, Financial Planning, and Director, Financial Operations.
• Provides financial education to service area leader and managers.
• Performs forecasting for service area quarterly for the remainder of the year.
• Prepares quarterly updates and plans by phase for specific program development.
• Works with operations leader and managers to prepare all threshold and non-threshold requests within the specified guidelines and time frame during the annual capital budgeting process.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including : interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
• Mentor team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
• Encourage ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Finance