Sr. financial reporting analyst- remote

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At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care and our inclusive hospital working environment lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contribution can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary
The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst leads analytical support for long-term strategic programs and financial reporting initiatives across the hospital. This role partners closely with leadership and stakeholders to support financial operations, reporting, budgeting, process improvement initiatives, and enterprise-wide strategic analysis efforts. The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst also serves as a key resource for complex financial analysis, operational performance reporting, and mentoring junior team members. Experience with research finance/Administration, and grants is highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead analytical support for strategic programs and serve as the point person for assigned financial projects and initiatives.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Analyze trends, variances, grants, cost centers, and special funds, providing recommendations and actionable insights to leadership.
  • Support operating budget development and provide financial forecasting and reporting analysis.
  • Lead special projects focused on improving hospital operations and financial performance.
  • Prepare executive-level financial and statistical reports for monthly closes
  • Guide department managers in utilizing financial data and recommendations to support operational planning and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor and support team members in financial reporting, analytics, and presentation preparation.
  • Maintain organized supporting documentation and schedules for audits, reconciliations, reporting, and monthly close activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance teams, operational leaders, and hospital departments
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field required.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of financial reporting and analysis experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required.
  • Strong experience with financial reporting, general ledger analysis, budgeting, reconciliations, and operational analytics required.
  • Experience leading complex analyses, process improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior staff preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Expert knowledge of financial analytics and operational effectiveness.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret trends and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to lead enterprise-wide strategic analysis efforts and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functionality preferred.
Schedule:
  • Full-time,- remote
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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