VP Finance Operations

1 Inventa Place Silver Spring, MD 20910

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10420 Grants Contracts Finance

Pay Range

$ - $

The VP of Financial Operations will direct and manage all financial planning activities including long range financial planning, decision support and the development of the annual operating and capital budget process for all CNH entities and all financial activities related to the Children's Research Institute and hospital sponsored programs. The development of the operating and capital budgets will include CNH, HSC, CRI and all applicable subsidiaries.

The long-range financial analysis should be developed on an annual basis. Long-range financial analytics may be needed to support the strategic planning process for the organization or its subsidiaries. The VP will be responsible for creating and utilizing financial tools and analytics to measure financial trends to support clinical operations, strategic decisions as well as the growth of the research portfolio.

He/ She will provide counsel and advice to the CFO and Executive leadership on fiscal and financial management matters for CNH entities. He/ She will also advise on compliance with federal programs as well as sponsored projects and their management. Critical to success, this person will thrive in a cross-departmental organization, working alongside a dynamic team of executives, clinical and academic leaders, operational and programmatic directors, managers, and staff that value high-quality work and continuous learning.

This position will work at both a strategic and operational/tactical level and manage an interdisciplinary team of approximately up to 100 FTE's, including but not limited to an Executive Director, 4 directors and 3 managers as direct reports.

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred)

10 years 10 - 15 years of progressive operational financial experience including financial planning, budget development for complex healthcare systems, financial decision support and financial planning

• Extensive knowledge of federal rules and regulations that govern the management of federal grants and contracts as well as the conduct of research
• Extensive knowledge in Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis and Modeling, Accounting, Auditing.
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills both written and oral

• Lead the planning of assigned functions to ensure alignment with vision, mission, short-term and long-term goals of the Children's Research institute and Children's National.
• In conjunction with the EVP & Chief Financial Officer and other leaders within finance, monitor the execution, effectiveness of the annual and long-term plans and adjusting as needed.
• Develop a communication strategy and tools to ensure the effective communication of all departmental and organizational programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• See the potential in and understand the use of financial, administrative and research information technology and decision-support tools in process and performance improvement.
• Assist in coordinating the financial elements of the Children's National Hospital Strategic Plan including establishment of new programs/centers/ institutes and new facilities to support clinical and research operations and recruits. Advising on financial matters impacting the operation, development, and growth of Children's National Hospital including the Children's Research Institute.

• Provides leadership for the daily operations of Grants accounting, financial reporting, cash management within CRI, clinical trial financial office,…