Director, Financial Operations

$193,800 - $329,500/Yr

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Director of Financial Operations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is a leadership role focused on advancing operational excellence and driving financial strategies within one of the world's leading healthcare organizations. This position is pivotal in managing day-to-day financial operations, spearheading strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance patient care and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with leadership at all levels, providing valuable insights to influence decision-making.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with MSK's long-term strategies and market dynamics.
• Lead multiple complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensure adherence to MSK's Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and direct audits, preparing detailed budgets while ensuring compliance within set parameters.
• Provide strategic oversight for resource allocation to balance financial stewardship and high-quality patient care.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous learning.
• Oversee all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orientation, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Serve as a resource to leadership for resolving financial challenges, facilitating required actions, and aligning operations with institutional priorities.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare financial operations.
• Proven expertise in managing complex systems and initiatives within a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of healthcare corporate and/or shared services operations, including budget preparation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience implementing successful initiatives in a large, complex healthcare organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Operational expertise in overseeing and improving financial operations.
• Strategic vision for aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
• Collaborative leadership skills to build trust and foster partnerships across the organization.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities to leverage financial data effectively.
• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration expectations.