Senior Director, Finance – Pediatrics

Emory University

. Collaborate with the School of Medicine CFO, executive leadership, department chairs, administrators, Emory University leadership, and Woodruff Health Sciences Center leadership to oversee finances and financial compliance .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance within an academic healthcare environment. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate financial performance, and develop strategic financial plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ManagementBudgetingFinancial AnalysisSupervisory ExperienceAcademic Fund Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudget Process ManagementPerformance MonitoringExpense TrackingFinancial DirectionAction Plan DevelopmentAnalytical Skills ImprovementMatrixed Financial ReportingForecasting

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication

Industry Keywords

School of MedicineCFO CollaborationFinancial ComplianceDepartmental FinancialsFiscal ViabilityChildren's Healthcare of AtlantaEmory University

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the School of Medicine CFO, executive leadership, department chairs, administrators, Emory University leadership, and Woodruff Health Sciences Center leadership to oversee finances and financial compliance
Lead the annual budget process and monthly performance monitoring against budget
Ensure regular communication regarding financial performance and variances
Establish accounting and monitoring of School of Medicine commitments and track expenses against commitments
Oversee annual SaLad calculations and associated funding to NSP accounts
Analyze and present accurate, timely financial reports
Communicate monthly and annual financial statements
Provide financial direction to department chairs regarding School of Medicine policies
Review departmental and center financials to ensure productivity, efficiency, and fiscal viability
Identify financial problems quickly and create action plans
Manage 11 team members, including 2 managers, financial analysts, and accountants
Oversee performance management, employee development, and improvement of team members' analytical skills
Work across Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, School of Medicine, and Department of Pediatrics leadership and faculty

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
Ten years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or financial management
Prior supervisory experience
Equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered
Strong relationship-building skills
Experience producing matrixed and comprehensive financial reporting
Strong familiarity with academic fund accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
Experience partnering across multiple organizations
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
Residency in the state of Georgia required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request