Financial Analyst - Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days
About The Position
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?The Financial Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Financial Analyst is responsible for recording transactions, performing analysis activities, and evaluating trends and drivers at Northwestern Medicine. The position will also be charged with the preparation and some review activities related to the month end close process; as well as support for the annual financial statement audit. The analyst will need to understand complex financial concepts in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance / Accounting or related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and accounting skills
- High level of precision and attention to detail
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Public Accounting experience
- CPA or CHFP certification
- Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, preferably PeopleSoft
- Healthcare finance experience
Responsibilities
- Meet financial objectives by identifying and evaluating trends; analyzing variances; initiating any corrective actions or adjustments.
- Prepare reconciliations; analyze variances; and initiate corrective actions on transactions with a high degree of complexity in support for finance and operating departments.
- Provide support and analysis by querying appropriate data, preparing reports, making presentations of analysis, findings, and recommendations to management.
- Research and interpret changes in financial reporting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
- Research and understand changes in the healthcare regulatory environment and the potential impact on reporting.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, adopting and implementing industry best practices, and participating in professional societies.
- Protect operations by keeping financial and patient information confidential.
- Support the finance operations of Northwestern Medicine.
Benefits
- We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
- Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
