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Director Financial Operations

Job in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44301, USA
Listing for: Akron Children's Hospital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-22
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, CFO
  • Management
    Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Onsite

Summary:

The Director, Financial Operations provides strategic financial leadership to clinical and operational departments, acting as a thought partner and trusted advisor. This role is responsible for measuring and analyzing financial performance, translating results into meaningful insights, and coaching leaders to take informed, data-driven actions.

Responsibilities:

* Build strong, collaborative partnerships across Finance, Operations, and other departments to guide budgets, forecasts, business plans, and strategic initiatives.

* Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and clinical leaders by delivering insights on financial performance, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.

* Lead the development and interpretation of financial reporting and dashboards, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with executive priorities.

* Oversee the preparation of executive presentations that translate financial results into actionable insights and highlight key trends and opportunities.

* Direct budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, and resource stewardship efforts, acting as the primary finance liaison for operational teams.

* Monitor key performance indicators and conduct comprehensive financial analyses to evaluate results and inform action planning.

* Drive performance improvement initiatives by connecting financial data, operational insights, and decision support tools.

* Support strategic financial planning, including business case development, initiative evaluation, and scenario modeling.

* Promote financial literacy and operational accountability by coaching leaders on financial principles, systems, and planning processes.

* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analysts and consultants, fostering professional growth and shared accountability.

* Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

* Strong understanding of healthcare financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, and capital planning.

* Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into operational insights and recommendations.

* Proven leadership and team development skills with experience managing and mentoring finance staff.

* Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

* Proficient in financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel; experience with Strata, or similar platforms a plus.

* Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with key stakeholders.

* Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development, performance management, and cross functional partnership.

Education and Experience:

* Master's degree or MBA required.

* Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare finance or financial operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, leading teams and/or cross-functional projects and work.

* Strong understanding of healthcare financial management, budgeting, forecasting, productivity, and capital planning.

* Proven ability to interpret financial data and deliver insights that drive operational performance.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000
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