Senior Director, Financial Operations (Research Intelligence)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced research financial administrator to take the lead in setting up and managing a new Research Finance Office for the Northwell enterprise-wide, federally funded clinical research infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and management of the Research Intelligence Finance Office, providing financial oversight of research involving human subjects through Northwell Healthcare, Inc. The Senior Director will lead a team that will work closely with departmental administrators, staff, and faculty, providing guidance and advice to ensure compliance with Northwell and sponsor guidelines, including federal and state regulations of expense management and sponsor invoicing from award initiation through project closeout. The successful candidate will place a strong emphasis on the development of efficient and effective workflows and policies that meet the needs of the research community and use data-driven metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Description

Directs, plans, organizes and evaluates the financial administration, business services and financial and statistical reporting in a specific business or region. Participates in the ongoing process to identify opportunities to restructure operations and implement new models of care and labor. Acts as an internal consultant to implement new programs directed at reducing costs while maintaining excellence in service and quality. Directs, plans, organizes and evaluates current and long-term operational goals and objectives of assigned departments and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards and internal policies.

Job Responsibility

• Leads a Financial Operations group by developing, communicating, and building consensus for goals/programs that support a specific field or business unit operation.
• Develops and articulates a short-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Develops and monitors strategic operating goals and objectives; reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action.
• Develops and oversees financial management including budget, salary, capital and revenue projections; coordinates the monitoring and review of all applicable statistical and financial reports.
• Reviews, authorizes and prioritizes all financial and capital expenditures by assessing profitability, alignment with business objectives and budget parameters.
• Coordinates with departments and Finance leadership to develop strategic business plans and feasibility studies for future expansion; coordinates with department leaders and Finance for the timely and accurate completion of capital and operations’ budgets.
• Establishes and measures organizational performance against goals and objectives; prepares and monitors various special projects.
• Assists and reviews data collection and analysis process in coordination of facilities restructuring and implementation activities.
• Coordinates with department heads to prepare various financial and statistical reports for independent third parties.
• Collaborates with site administrators to review the accuracy of various financial and statistical reports for independent third parties; reviews monthly departmental operating statistics for trends and variances.
• Selects, develops, manages and evaluates direct reports; oversees the selection, development, management and evaluation of indirect reports.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

Key Responsibilities (Research Intelligence Specific)

1. Finance Office Setup:
   1. Leads the design and implementation of the Research Intelligence Finance Office infrastructure, including the establishment of office processes, workflow systems, and collaborative tools for clinical research teams. 
   2. Reviews existing research policies, creating and amending as necessary. 
   3. Works with Northwell Finance and Research Intelligence leadership to create robust and transparent financial reporting mechanisms.   
2. Research Finance Leadership:
   1. Leads the Research Finance Office by directing, planning, and organizing the staff and operations engaged in federally funded clinical research financial support. 
   2. Evaluates and implements impro