Financial Consultant | Full Time | Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI 
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Posted 20 days ago
Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Under minimal supervision of the Director, performs and/or manages work of a generally complex nature aimed at assisting decision making in resource allocation and/or improving the financial performance of HFHS. Plans and coordinates use of resources as required. Provides financial oversight on external grants and contracts including foundation and research grants, clinical trials and government contracts. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation when possible. Acts as a consultant on projects outside of specific assignments. Supervises tasks of staff relative to assignments/projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works independently to manage complex projects involving coordination of multiple participants and teams aimed at assisting decision 'making in resource allocation and/or improving the financial performance of HFHS.
  • Maintains a high level of responsibility for completion of assignments/projects.
    Acts as a leader for individuals or multi-analyst assignments/projects. Prepares plans and coordinates resources as required.
  • Grant financial management: Responsible for overseeing all financial functions for external grant and contract portfolio including budget preparation (pre-award) and monitoring/reporting on financial performance (post-award).
  • Is responsible for the following:
    • Developing and refining scope of projects/assignments and objectives.
    • Developing projects/assignments work plan.
    • Guiding day-to-day activities of the projects/assignments work team.
    • Facilitates and/or leads team projects.
    • Provides updates to management.
    • Coordinates written and verbal presentations of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
    • Conceptualizes ideas, develops work plan, and executes plan.
    • Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.
    • Occasionally supervises tasks of staff relative to assignments/projects.
    • Works with all levels of staff/management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Requires a Bachelors Degree in Finance, accounting, or a related field. Masters Degree is preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of five to seven years in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Requires a minimum of three to five years in Grant Financial Management.
  • Previous supervisory and/or consulting experience is preferred.
Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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