Overview

The Manager of Physician Services Budget and Business Planning reports to the VP, Finance, Physician Services with a dotted line to the Site Controllers for Physician Services. Responsible for planning, organizing, and completing annual budgets for the Physician Service network across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). They will also be responsible to work with Strategy, Care Transformation Services (CTS), and Operations to develop and prepare all business planning for new, incremental and practice expansions needed for the Physician Service network. They will assist in special projects and data analytics to improve the financial reporting processes throughout the Physician Services Network. Serves as the liaison between operations and Site Controllers, Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll and Finance on projects and system changes in these areas. The responsibilities and projects assigned may include any area in the monthly accounting cycle close, the budget process, business planning, process improvement, automation, and payroll or benefit issues and other areas as needed/assigned. Routine communication with department leaders and corporate management is essential.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager of Physician Services Budget and Business Planning at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Leads team for annual budgets and reforecast budgets as needed. Will be responsible to communicate all aspects of the budget process to the Physician Services Network. This will include, but not limited to:
  • Ensure security files are updated for system access.
  • Instructions and training to practice managers and admins on budget system.
  • Develop Guidance on budget expectations with SVP of Physician Services operations.
  • Review all plan files with Senior leaders.
  • Prepare budget roll files and highlight variances, changes in operations, and other impacts.
  • Ensure site controllers and analysts are kept informed of budget information through the year to assist with actual to budget variance analysis.
• Leads team in business planning development for the Physician Services Network to develop an all encompassed business plan for any new or incremental growth needs for the Physician Enterprise (PE).
  • Work with Strategy and business development teams to develop base requirements of plans.
  • Work with CTS and PE Operations teams to develop expectations of plans.
• Supervises staff in daily functions.
• Works with senior finance leaders to document policy, procedures, and internal control and instruction manuals in individual areas.
• Work in conjunction with Physician Services Site Controllers and Directors to meet project deadlines.
• Train, share information, ideas and personal skills with other team members.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
• Minimum of 8 or more years finance, accounting, budgeting or business planning experience.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive leadership experience.
• Progressive experience in accounting information systems maintenance/management.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools that include but is not limited to: Google, Microsoft Office (i. e. Access, Excel, Outlook, etc.); MAS 90/200; GE; Epic or Cerner Billing Systems; Axiom Budgeting Systems; Report writing, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, team and organizational skills.
• Proven record of progressive professional growth and responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 2+ years of management experience in a multiple entity healthcare environment.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum RateMinimum rate of $156,062.40 Annually Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.