Project Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The FP&A Project Manager is responsible to lead and manage complex FP&A projects within Beth Israel Lahey Health. This role is critical for ensuring that all financial initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements are executed on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including GAAP, HIPAA, and other relevant compliance standards. (hybrid) Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong understanding of healthcare accounting principles and regulatory environments.
- Proficiency in financial systems (ERP platforms), Workday, preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities, capable of translating complex financial data to diverse audiences.
- Adaptability and composure when managing multiple priorities and evolving project requirements in a fast-paced setting.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between finance teams, clinical staff, IT specialists, and senior leadership, driving projects that enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Responsibilities
- Project Management: Plan, execute, and finalize accounting and finance projects (e.g., system implementations, system optimizations, process automation) according to defined scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor and ensure project adherence to all applicable local, national, and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., GAAP, HIPAA). Identify potential financial and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, including FP&A (decision support, workday finance, budget, productivity), clinical operations, IT, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
- Financial Reporting & Documentation: Prepare, reconcile and present detailed project reports, financial summaries, and performance metrics (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior leadership. Maintain thorough project documentation and audit trails.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational efficiencies within accounting workflows and systems, fostering continuous improvement and a culture of accountability.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, assign responsibilities, manage conflict, and foster a collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
