Associate Director, Financial Operations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Brookline, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Financial Operations team comprised of two Analysts/Senior Analysts. This strategic position is responsible for the Division of Philanthropy’s financial reporting, including monthly revenue and expense reporting and analysis, as well as annual operating and capital budgeting and forecasting. The Associate Director will play a critical role in evaluating and redesigning key financial processes to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. The role involves leveraging advanced analytics to streamline operations and identify opportunities for process improvements. This role will provide high-level analyses and recommendations to senior management in support of departmental goals and objectives. The Associate Director will act as liaison for several Institute departments, including: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Financial Planning, Special Funds, General and Research Accounting, Grants and Contracts, and the Office of General Counsel (OGC). Reports to Assistant Vice President of Fiscal & Regulatory Management. This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Brookline, MA. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We 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 populations. We 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required plus 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Solid foundation in financial accounting principles (e.g., budgeting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Exceptional written communication

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience with SQL, Python, and VBA preferred
Experience with visualization techniques in Tableau or Power BI is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage annual budget process for 30+ cost centers, including operating and capital budget, monthly expense reporting, and continuous adjustments
Presentation of financial results and analysis with monthly reporting that utilizes superior data visualization techniques to extract actionable insights
Supervise preparation and administration of all Division consultant, service, and event venue contracts, including review and approval by OGC, and payment of contract obligations
Administer and optimize corporate purchasing card program for Division, managing accounts and staff training
Manage booking and tracking of all pledges, including quarterly written correspondence with donors regarding scheduled and past due payments
Facilitate all gifts of securities, including acting as primary contact for all donors and internal/external stakeholders, including valuing and communicating all new gifts
Management of booking, valuation and reporting of all in-kind gifts
Lead the improvement of existing financial processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts
Identify areas of improvement and implement process automation and standardization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices and innovative solutions into financial operations
Directly supervises two Analysts/Senior Analysts.