Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Massachusetts General Physicians' Organization
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Reporting to the Finance Director of Radiation Oncology and the Vice President of Radiation Oncology, the Senior Financial Analyst will support the business and financial functions of the Department of Radiation Oncology, comprised of over 16 cost centers and a net service revenue of approx. $175M across the General Hospital and Physician Organization.The Senior Financial Analyst will perform a variety of analytical and technical functions, many of which are highly visible. The incumbent must be able to meet the challenges required in day-to-day duties as well as be a self-starter and seek out additional initiatives over time. Knowledge of Excel and excellent verbal/written communication skills are required for this position.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and manages the development of the annual hospital and PO operating and capital budgets, ensuring that budgeted volume, revenue, and expenses are reasonable.
• Documents assumptions made in developing those budgets.
• Must be able to articulate rationale and advocate for changes to budget, both in writing and verbally.
• Analyzes General Hospital and Physician Organization operating and capital budget performance throughout the year.
• Ensures FTEs and expenses remain on or under budget.
• Creates/updates monthly reports which include but are not limited to: financial performance reporting, budget and revenue forecasting, RVU modeling, billing cycle reconciliation.
• Reviews current performance results (charges, income, accounts receivable, collection rates) and compare these to budget projections and prior year performance.
• Uses Vision, Mosaiq, PeopleSoft, IPORT and other information systems, as necessary, to monitor volume as it relates to financial performance.
• Seeks, identifies, and implements opportunities for efficiencies and expense reduction, utilizing strong communication and change management skills.
• Works closely with the department's Director of Finance and Professional Billing Office Liaison and monitors professional and technical revenue. Initiates and participates in revenue enhancement efforts, demonstrating a full and detailed understanding of the department's revenue cycle for both professional and technical revenue.
• Coordinates with all levels of the organization to manage capital projects, including funding, project spending, timely reconciliation and closeout.
• Ensures capital activity is compliant with accounting principles, policies and regulations.
• Prepares return-on-investment analyses for proposed capital projects, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Researches and develops budgets and financial analyses for new business opportunities, working closely with the Finance Director and Vice President, Radiation Oncology.
• Directly manages Chief-level sundry funds (-15 funds), providing routine reporting on status and monitoring funds to ensure they do not go into deficit.
• Serves as main departmental contact regarding finances to external departments (MGPO and MGH Budget Offices, HMS Finance Office, etc).
• Oversees and approves Peoplesoft EBuy transactions, including Purchasing transactions and Employee Expense Reimbursement requests.
• Is familiar with department's affiliate and external relationships and contracts. Works with Vice President, Sr. Director of Radiation Therapy, and the Office of General Counsel to generate and/or update contracts as necessary.
• Oversees all Harvard Medical School funds (special teaching allocations and chair funds) and the appropriation and management of same on a routine basis.
• Assists with other management, budget, and ad hoc assignments as required.
• Assists in the management of the Radiation Oncology faculty compensation plan.
• Works in collaboration with the Cancer Center finance team to support other projects/initiatives and to provide back-up as needed.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Excellent financial and operational analysis skills.
  • Solid understanding of healthcare billing, finance, and accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with Epic system and reports.
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from multiple levels of staff.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Expert knowledge of accounting principles and practices as applicable to health care and non-profit organizations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong customer service orientation and problem resolution.
  • Must be extremely well organized and have solid time management skills.
  • Self-motivated, inquisitive, resourceful, organized, and able to take initiative.
  • Comfortable operating in a complex, matrix organization with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional judgment and discretion on sensitive fiscal and confidential issues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook) required.
  • Basic SQL for extracting data from data warehouse.Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary LocationMGH Main CampusJobFinance/AccountingOrganizationMassachusetts General Hospital (MGH)ScheduleFull-timeStandard Hours: 40ShiftDay JobEmployee StatusRegular
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