Director of Finance

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Vice President & Corporate Controller, Finance, lead and own designated enterprise finance operations, including banking administration, non-patient related billing and collections, tax compliance and related matters, and other assigned finance services. Develop integrated policies, controls, service standards, and reporting practices that protect assets, strengthen liquidity and compliance, and provide accurate, timely, and meaningful information to leadership. Serve as a strategic finance partner and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve performance, accountability, and customer service across Brown University Health and its affiliates.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes

By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead enterprise banking administration and cash-control activities; own bank account governance, authorized signer controls, cash positioning, deposit and lockbox structures, merchant and credit-card relationships, and related reconciliations.

2. Own non-patient billing and accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, cash application, aging review, collection escalation, allowance assessment, and resolution of disputed or unpaid balances.

3. Direct tax compliance activities and develop a coordinated calendar for federal, state, local, and other required filings; partner with internal and external tax specialists to research issues and manage compliance risk.

4. Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls for assigned functions; own remediation plans for identified control gaps.

5.Own relationships with banks, service providers, advisors, regulators, and other external parties associated with assigned responsibilities; negotiate service improvements and monitor performance against expectations.

Develop dashboards and management reporting for cash, receivables, compliance deadlines, service quality, and operational risk; present trends, issues, and recommended actions to leadership.

Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for assigned departments; monitor operating performance, explain variances, and implement corrective actions.

Develop business cases and lead process-improvement, automation, and system initiatives that reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve the customer experience.

Serve as a finance consultant to business leaders; assess complex issues, develop alternatives, recommend decisions, and coordinate implementation across stakeholders.

Leadership and People Management

Lead, coach, and develop managers and staff by setting clear expectations, establishing measurable performance standards, and maintaining meaningful development plans.

Own workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, performance evaluation, and recommendations for personnel actions within the assigned function.

Build an inclusive, accountable team culture that promotes collaboration, customer service, continuous learning, and timely escalation of risks and issues.

Develop and monitor departmental goals, service-level expectations, productivity measures, and operating budgets; realign resources as priorities change.

Communicate priorities, decisions, and financial implications clearly to executives, operational leaders, clinicians, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Performance Standards

Own results and ensure assigned accounting and finance activities are accurate, complete, timely, well controlled, and supported by audit-ready documentation.

Develop scalable processes, standardize work across entities, and use technology and automation to shorten cycle times and improve data quality.

Lead with ethical judgment and ensure decisions, behaviors, and controls align with organizational values, policies, and applicable requirements.

Build trusted relationships and resolve issues through fact-based analysis, clear recommendations, and timely decisions.

Anticipate internal and external customer needs and deliver responsive, meaningful financial information and service.

Other Requirements

Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial, employee, patient, and business information.

Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices in accordance with Brown University Health policies, procedures, and objectives.

Participate in administrative meetings, board or committee meetings, quality-improvement activities, and professional continuing education as assigned.

Perform other related duties and lead special projects as required.

This job description summarizes the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.

Preferred: CPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification; experience with Workday or comparable revenue-cycle systems; not-for-profit healthcare finance.

EXPERIENCE:

At least seven years of progressively responsible finance, tax compliance and accounting experience, including at least three years leading managers or complex professional teams. Healthcare or similarly complex, regulated industry experience strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of treasury and banking controls, receivables, tax compliance coordination, internal controls, data analysis, and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to assigned activities. Enterprise financial systems knowledge including Workday and EPIC preferred.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead multiple functions, establish common standards, develop talent, influence senior stakeholders, prioritize competing demands, and deliver sustainable process improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Direct and indirect supervision through managers and professional staff, based on final organizational design.

Lead assigned managers and professional staff. Maintain effective working relationships with finance leadership and Corporate Departmental Functional Leaders, and external auditors.

Pay Range:
$155,209.60-$256,068.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type:
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Shift:
Day
Daily Hours:
8 hours
Driving Required:
No