Senior Director, Accounting-Corporate-Full Time, Days

About the role

The Senior Director of Finance is responsible for the direction and coordination of all financial activities for departments or divisions, including the preparation of the operational budget(s), monitoring of fiscal operations for adherence to all institutional policies, and development of organization policies and guidelines as they relate to budget and payroll. This leadership position oversees Financial Managers, Management Analysts, and other personnel related to finance and decision support. Areas of focus include budgeting (operations and capital), financial reporting, and revenue cycle optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial oversight and controls, procedures, and practices.
• Develops, implements, and manages operational budgets, grants and contracts, endowment, gifts, and faculty practice revenues consistent with internal and external compliance.
• Approves financial transactions for the department.
• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial plans that reflect the strategic initiatives and operational priorities of the department.
• Handles financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and business planning.
• Develops solutions to improve current business processes.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal controls.
• Oversees global budget submission for the department and monthly budget monitoring.
• Implements corrective action plans to meet financial goals.
• Provides necessary analyses of key programs to determine financial feasibility.
• Develops and manages processes to conduct annual review of time and effort, productivity, and funding for faculty.
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, performance reviews, and termination.
• Engages in strategic planning aligned with the organization’s goals to contribute toward market growth, revenue enhancement, cost containment, and maximizing productivity.
• Approves all human resources transactions for the department.
• Develops and maintains a sound financial model, including new overhead allocation and service line profit and loss statements.
• Negotiates institutional budgetary support for operational activities, recruitment packages, capital procurement, and facility improvement.
• Works closely with Chairs and Vice Chairs to promote the department’s mission.
• Develops and implements long-range strategic and financial plans for the department to ensure continued financial health for teaching, research, and clinical care missions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a Business-related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including budgeting, financial forecasting, financial modeling, planning, organizing, and managing multiple financial activities.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• CPA certification is a plus.

About the employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care and transforming healthcare through innovation, education, and collaboration. With more than 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs, Mount Sinai advances health for all people by tackling complex healthcare challenges.

Mount Sinai is consistently ranked among the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, including high "Honor Roll" status, and excels in specialties such as Geriatrics, Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and Diabetes/Endocrinology. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a leader in research funding and innovation. The organization is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $186,005 - $279,007 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need.