Associate Director, Financial Operations

Overview

The Associate Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Financial Operations team comprised of two Analysts/Senior Analysts. This strategic position oversees the Division of Philanthropy’s financial reporting, including monthly revenue and expense reporting and analysis, as well as annual operating and capital budgeting and forecasting. The Associate Director will evaluate and redesign key financial processes to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy, leverage advanced analytics to streamline operations, and provide high-level analyses and recommendations to senior management in support of departmental goals and objectives.

The role also serves as a liaison for several Institute departments and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Fiscal & Regulatory Management. The position is fully remote with occasional on-campus time in Brookline, MA, and remote work is restricted to New England states (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission to conquer cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment and to promote public health, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment and educate tomorrow's physicians and researchers, and we work with partners including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Manage annual budget process for 30+ cost centers, including operating and capital budgets, monthly expense reporting, and continuous adjustments
• Present financial results and analysis with monthly reporting that utilizes data visualization techniques to extract actionable insights

• Supervise preparation and administration of all Division consultant, service, and event venue contracts, including review and approval by OGC, and payment of contract obligations
• Administer and optimize the corporate purchasing card program for the Division, managing accounts and staff training

• Manage booking and tracking of all pledges, including quarterly written correspondence with donors regarding scheduled and past due payments
• Facilitate all gifts of securities, acting as primary contact for all donors and internal/external stakeholders, including valuing and communicating all new gifts
• Manage booking, valuation and reporting of all in-kind gifts

• Lead the improvement of existing financial processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts
• Identify areas of improvement and implement process automation and standardization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices and innovative solutions into financial operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises two Analysts/Senior Analysts.

MINIMUM

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required plus 6-8 years of relevant work experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Solid foundation in financial accounting principles (e.g., budgeting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting)
• Experience with SQL, Python, and VBA preferred
• Experience with visualization techniques in Tableau or Power BI is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional written communication

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. We are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. If working in this organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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 characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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