Program Director I, Academic Finance

Advocate Health

Base: $44.15 - $66.25 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified (assumed to be in-person based on the nature of the role).
Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Conduct multi-year financial planning
Create financial dashboards for kpis
Advocate Health is seeking a Program Director I for Academic Finance to manage and coordinate financial initiatives across Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management experience, preferably within an academic medical center, and will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, and compliance

Job Summary

  • This senior operational leader role translates financial strategy into execution for Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health.
  • The position requires developing comprehensive financial models, managing budgets across multiple departments, and providing data-driven decision support to academic leadership.
  • Advocate Health offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits, retirement matching, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a Program Director I for Academic Finance to manage and coordinate financial initiatives across Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management experience, preferably within an academic medical center, and will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, and compliance.

Salary

Base: $44.15 - $66.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health, dental, vision, retirement match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Conduct multi-year financial planning
  • Create financial dashboards for KPIs
  • Perform cost-benefit analysis and ROI evaluations
  • Monitor endowments and faculty commitments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in academic medical center environment
  • Ability to navigate matrixed organizational structure
  • Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
  • Proven track record in system implementation projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus five years financial experience
  • Master's degree plus three years financial experience
  • Experience in large organizational setting preferred
  • Academic medical center or healthcare system experience preferred

Work Rights

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