Finance Project Manager

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Develops, executes, and manages high-level, complex, and large-scale finance initiatives and projects that support Finance Division goals, including financial operations, accounting, revenue cycle, budgeting, reporting, systems integration, process improvement, and strategic planning. Manages deliverables, status reporting, risks, dependencies, budget impact, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle for initiatives that may span finance, operations, clinical departments, and enterprise functions. Ensures project scope aligns with Finance Division priorities and that projects are completed on time with clear outcomes, measurable goals/KPIs, and sustainable implementation plans. Works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop roadmaps, prioritize work, monitor performance, and support effective decision-making.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in project management with progressive responsibility, preferably supporting finance, business operations, revenue cycle, financial systems, budgeting, accounting, or related functions
• 5 years of related experience in working collaboratively with groups or teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Experience in the healthcare industry

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or other finance or business-related field

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and other financial skills
• Proficient at a high level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to confront and creatively manage conflict
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Able to demonstrate organizational, analytical, fiscal management, financial analysis, and time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of finance operations, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, revenue cycle, or business planning concepts
• Able to translate financial and operational data into clear project plans, executive-ready updates, and actionable recommendations
• Highly skilled in communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent verbal and writing skills for executive communications and project reporting
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships and interact positively and productively with teams, including administrative staff and executive leadership
• Able to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules, priorities, and project scope
• Able to lead projects from inception to completion with minimal management supervision and to assist other team members in learning these skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and complete complex projects across large system

• • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities through time management and relationship management
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and actions across a large system

Job Responsibilities

• Manages projects and completes them within specified time frames.
• Communicates team recommendations effectively.
• Develops and monitors detailed implementation plans and ensures effective implementation with stakeholders in support of Finance Division strategy, decisions, and direction.
• Maintains robust project management tracking process, regularly provides updates on projects, and escalates appropriate issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Provides high-level consultative, technical, and decision-making support to department. Conducts due diligence and research and analyzes/interprets data, processes, and systems related to assigned projects.
• Works collaboratively with the department’s internal resources and external resources (both at Children’s and national peer programs).
• Provides implementation services independently, including project management, strategic planning, rollout support, system selection, and operational planning.
• Oversees status reporting and escalates issues and resource needs.
• Manages the development and progress of project plans, including master schedule, budget impact, financial implications, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Communicates project plans and milestones with department, all project team members, users, and other stakeholders.
• Manages project management expectations effectively, involving the right partners at the right time to accomplish collective goals and ensure that projects remain in line with finance and operational goals.
• As assigned, acts as a liaison to system resources, including finance, accounting, revenue cycle, operations, academics, fundraising, marketing, communications, and information technology.

 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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