Manager of Finance - Department of Medicine - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Position Summary:

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.

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

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.