Director, Financial Operations and Business Analysis, Fiscal & Regulatory Management
- Employer
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- May 27, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Administrative, Accounting and Finance
- Fields
- Health
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Director, Financial Operations and Business Analysis,
Fiscal & Regulatory
Management
Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute
Brookline,
MA
Full-Time
The Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Financial Operations and Business Analysis team of an Assistant Director and three Analysts/Senior Analysts. The Director and their team are responsible for the Division of Philanthropy’s monthly revenue and expense reporting and analysis, management and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets for the 30+ cost centers, financial forecasting, Cost of Funds Raised analyses, industry surveys and benchmarking, pledge and grant processing and reporting, ad-hoc report requests and inquiries, and assisting the Planned Giving group with the evaluation and administration of complex gifts. The Director will be responsible for synthesizing and presenting high-level analyses and recommendations to senior management in support of departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, the Director acts as liaison for several Institute departments, including: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Financial Planning, Special Funds, General and Research Accounting, Grants and Contracts, and the Office of General Counsel (OGC). Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.
Requirements
Primary Duties And Responsibilities:
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Presentation of financial results and
analysis to management utilizing superior data visualization
skills.
Preparation and presentation of
revenue projections and analyses for the Institute’s comprehensive
campaign, currently in the quiet phase.
Facilitation of the annual budget
monitoring process for the Division including annual operating
budget preparation for 30+ cost centers, the Division’s capital
budget, monthly expense report distribution and follow up, and
mid-year budget review and adjustment.
Preparation and administration of all
Division consultant, service, and event venue contracts, including
review and approval by OGC, and payment of contract
obligations.
Preparation and administration of all
Division sponsorship contracts, including review and approval by
OGC.
Management of booking and tracking of
all Division pledges, including quarterly written correspondence
with donors regarding scheduled and past due payments.
Facilitation of all gifts of
securities, including acting as primary contact for all
donors/internal staff/Finance Office/DFCI and donor’s brokers;
valuation of all gifts of securities and communication of all new
gifts of securities to internal and external parties.
Administration of corporate
purchasing card program, including tracking all existing
p-cardholder accounts, creating/monitoring online accounts,
facilitating termination of accounts for exiting staff and
coordination of new p-card acquisition and orientation for
qualifying Philanthropy staff.
Management of booking, valuation, and
reporting of in-kind gifts.
Facilitation of the annual audit with
the Finance Office with regard to Philanthropy transactions,
policies, and procedures.
Manage preparation of extensive
revenue analyses for senior management including but not limited
to:
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Revenue projections, analyses and
materials for the annual Operating Plan and Mid-Course Correction
processes.
Fiscal year-end financial reporting
including revenue statistics, trends, and performance metrics.
Creation of the annual Cost of Funds
Raised analyses.
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Donor and fundraising event giving
analyses and histories.
Fundraising team revenue analyses and
trends by program/event.
Analysis of program/event revenue
drivers (e.g. new donors vs. repeat donors, effectiveness of
advertising).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Reports to Assistant Vice President of Fiscal & Regulatory
Management. Directly supervises an Assistant Director of Business
Analysis, a Senior Business Operations Analyst, and a Financial
Operations Analyst. Indirectly supervises one additional staff
member reporting to the Assistant Director.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required with
concentration in accounting/finance and 8-10 years’ experience,
with a background in fiscal/regulatory-related
issues.
Master’s degree is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Required:
Ability to work independently with superior verbal communication,
organizational, and writing skills, and demonstrated ability to
lead and mentor. Must be detailed-oriented, analytical,
self-directed, and work well with a variety of personalities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and
Excel, are absolutely required, as are superior data visualization
and presentation skills. Knowledge of analytics software such as
Tableau is a plus.
This position will evaluate current programs and create and execute approved plans to expand and diversify the donors and participants for the events assigned in order to broaden our donor base and create even more inclusive events. Experience with diverse donors is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Typical office setting. Some evening and weekend work may be
required.
To protect the health and safety of our patients and staff, in person donor visits and travel are on hold and will resume in accordance with Institute guidelines.
Application Requirements:
Resume and cover letter required with application submission.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/dir-business-financial
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians,
innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the
common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases.
Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a
genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and
comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research
that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's
physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our
community; and we work with amazing partners, including other
Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
We’re stronger together.
In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.
DFCI
DISCLAIMER:
The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees within
this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. Requirements are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with
disabilities. This document does not create an employment
contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment
relationship.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 9 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. We also provide an array of professional development opportunities.*
*All benefits subject to Institute changes.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
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