Manager of Finance - Accounting

The salary range for this position is $57.25 - $74.43 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Finance Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), 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 Finance Manager will accomplish department objectives by managing a multi-skilled team and developing positive working relationships with both colleagues and consultancies to support the financial and operational objectives of NM. The Finance Manager will be tasked with planning and overseeing completion of a full range of department activities. The Finance Manager will need to understand complex financial and accounting requirements/concepts in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Meet departmental objectives by overseeing completion of the full range of department assignments.
• Establish department goals, forecast requirements, prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Review, edit, and enhance work prepared by members of the finance team including: analysis, financial reports, financial models, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit work papers.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as needed.
• Deliver and communicate monthly results of operations to senior leadership, finance leadership and operational leadership as needed.
• Maintain quality service standards as well as analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems, identifying trends, and recommending and implementing system improvements.
• Research and understand changes in the regulatory environment in order to determine appropriate treatment as needed. Research and interpret changes in accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge in computer applications such as knowledge in databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications in a high complexity environment.
• 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 Northwestern Medicine finance operation as an integrated team leader.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5+ years progressive relevant experience in finance or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, collaboration and accounting skills
• High level of precision and attention to detail
• Ability to summarize complex issues into key elements
• Leadership and flexibility managing relationships in large corporate environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Hospital Accounting Experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.