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:

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

2. Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and clinical leaders by delivering insights on financial performance, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.
3. Lead the development and interpretation of financial reporting and dashboards, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with executive priorities.
4. Oversee the preparation of executive presentations that translate financial results into actionable insights and highlight key trends and opportunities.
5. Direct budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, and resource stewardship efforts, acting as the primary finance liaison for operational teams.
6. Monitor key performance indicators and conduct comprehensive financial analyses to evaluate results and inform action planning.
7. Drive performance improvement initiatives by connecting financial data, operational insights, and decision support tools.
8. Support strategic financial planning, including business case development, initiative evaluation, and scenario modeling.
9. Promote financial literacy and operational accountability by coaching leaders on financial principles, systems, and planning processes.
10. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analysts and consultants, fostering professional growth and shared accountability.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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