This position provides strategic financial leadership and oversight for the financial operations of assigned clinical regions and service lines within Meharry Medical College's clinical network. This position partners with clinical and operational leadership to support financial planning, budgeting, performance analysis, and compliance while ensuring strong financial stewardship and alignment with the institution's mission and strategic goals. The role contributes to the overall success of the College by strengthening financial management practices, improving operational efficiency, and supporting data-driven decision-making that advances the sustainability and growth of the MMC Clinical Enterprise.
Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, productivity analysis, and strategic planning for current and future clinical operations.
- Financial Management and Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely consolidated and entity-level financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and provide financial insights and performance analysis to senior leadership.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Oversight: Oversee the processing and reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accurate transaction processing, proper expense management, and timely revenue collection.
- Compliance and Accounting Standards: Ensure adherence to all applicable internal policies, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles while maintaining strong financial controls and accountability.
- Audit and Internal Controls: Conduct financial control reviews at managed clinical locations and prepare supporting documentation for executive leadership, internal reviews, and external audit requirements.
- Financial Operations Management: Manage operational accounting functions including accounts payable processing, check registers, credit card administration, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
- Financial Systems and Data Administration: Serve as the financial systems administrator for the clinical enterprise data environment, including platforms such as eClinicalWorks and NetSuite, ensuring data integrity, secure access, and reliable financial reporting.
- Human Resources Coordination: Partner with the organization's HR Business Partner on HR-related financial matters including payroll oversight, benefits administration coordination, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Continuous Process Improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices in healthcare finance, technology, and reporting to drive operational improvements, strengthen financial processes, and enhance team performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within complex organizational environments.
- Proficiency in financial management systems and data platforms such as NetSuite, eClinicalWorks, Workday, or other enterprise financial systems.
- Ability to analyze financial data, interpret results, and present clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements related to financial operations.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and human resources.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience in financial modeling and data analysis.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and executive-level communications.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive financial and organizational information.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting systems, and operational efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred: