Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job id: 25826
Location: 10 brookline place west, brookline, ma 02445
Category: finance/accounting
Employment type: full time
Work location: full remote: 4-5 days remote/wk
Overview
Located in boston and the surrounding communities, dana-farber cancer institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient careWe are united in our mission of conquering cancer, hiv/aids and related diseasesWe strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populationsWe conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow`s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other harvard medical school-affiliated hospitals.
Responsible for various aspects of financial analysis within financial planning, which includes budget & financial analysis, revenue & reimbursement, and decision support areasResponsible for a wide range of tasks related to use, development and maintenance of computer applications in these various areas including mpc, peoplesoft, and tsiProvides assistance to management and administrative personnel through the extrapolation, interpretation and summarization of data for strategic business purposes.
Requirements
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for routine reporting requirements and ensures accuracy and timeliness of data reported.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports and furnishes data on an as needed basis.
Prepares analyses and journal entries, as required, to support the monthly general ledger closing process and annual budget development process.
Works with it and other pertinent departments to research and resolve data discrepancies.
Assists with the development of the annual financial and statistical operating budget for the institute, preparation of regulatory reports, and procedure cost development updates.
Assists with the development, implementation and operation of systems and processes to support the activities and goals of the financial planning (fp) department.
Participates in the business process redesign and improvement of key functions and tasks within the financial planning department.
Works closely with management in converting institute-wide and departmental goals and objectives into financial plans.
Prepares complex analyses and executive summaries and initiates reviews as needed for data validation.
Provides training to institute personnel on applications, reports and tools available.
Serves as a resource for other junior level staff within the department, acts as project leader and provides workflow direction to junior staff.
Triages problems that occur during absence of senior management and raises issues to next highest level.
Qualifications
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or related field is required; master`s preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience in the health care industry.
Requires superior computer skills in ms office applications, automated general ledger system, etcPeoplesoft experience strongly preferredMpc, idx, harvest and/or tsi experience, along with experience with data mining, relational databases, and sql query tools is a plus.
Must have superior judgment, discretion, interpersonal skills and communication skills to effectively work and communicate on sensitive political and confidential issues with clinical staff and senior management.
Must be able to function independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Must pay particular attention to understanding the detail by performing reconciliations, implementing controls, and reviewing work completed.
Must be committed to a customer service philosophy.
Must be committed to working closely with others in a team-oriented approach.
At dana-farber cancer institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belongAs relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staffCancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do weIf working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-farber cancer institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
