Director Finance - Foundation
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Location: Mockingbird Towers 11th FLR
- Competitive benefits and dependent care support
- Work for a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center
- Make a real impact by helping fund programs that support community health
- Use your Accounting/Finance skills in meaningful, mission-driven work
- Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where people feel valued
- Enjoy work-life balance with a flexible hybrid schedule
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline required.
- Masters degree in accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration preferred.
- Seven (7) years of experience in a financial leadership position required.
- Four (4) years of experience in the non-profit sector required.
- Experience working in Foundation preferred.
- Seven (7) years of experience in a comparable leadership position with a foundation may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines and with a variety of constituents as well as the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and influence for results along with strong leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups across and beyond the organization.
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
- Ability to lead major organizational initiatives, accomplish results, and achieve measurable outcomes or goals.
- Must be able to work in challenging situations involving competing interests, and high level-interdisciplinary groups.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to think independently.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as statutory accounting principles, practices, and internal controls.
- Proficient computer, accounting software, and Microsoft Office skills.
- Develop and execute strategies to ensure timely achievement of desired financial outcomes for Parkland Health Foundation.
- Work collaboratively with Parkland Health Foundation leadership and key stakeholders to gain insight and drive execution of strategies to maintain financial and operational control of the organization.
- Responsible for Parkland Health Foundations long-range forecast modeling and processes.
- Develop a comprehensive financial program that accurately presents the financial position of the health plan in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Oversee all financial related activities for business unit including developing and monitoring progress against annual budget and operating plan.
- Maintains appropriate internal control structure to ensure assets are properly protected and operations are conducted in accordance with local, state, and federal statutory requirements.
- Review monthly performance and financial results Parkland Health Foundation and provide recommendations to senior management.
- Leads the annual budget process for Parkland Health Foundation working in collaboration with senior management and Parkland Health financial planning/analysis to develop the annual budget as well as short and long-term financial goals.
- Provide leadership oversight of all financial reporting ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data, as well as compliance with federal, state, local, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
- Responsible for financial analysis, identification of month-end financial drivers and forecasting.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance narratives including the supporting variance analysis and summary narrative for Parkland Health Foundation, Parkland Health leadership, and the Board.
- Coordinate treasury, banking functions, and reporting with Parkland Healths Accounting and Treasury Departments.
- Review general ledger transactions and journal entries for accuracy and compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Act as a lead for Parkland Health Foundations annual audits performed by an external agency, as well as other audits performed by Parkland Healths internal audit staff.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of all statutory financial statements, including Parkland Health Foundations annual 990 tax filing. Reviews quarterly and annual statements for accuracy and ensures timely reporting.
- Operationally responsible for the financial performance of assigned area(s).
- Promote activities to achieve operational efficiency.
- Manage the approved budget through frequent and regular monitoring. Implement written action plans to address variances adjusting strategies as necessary to meet budgetary targets.
- Consider operational outcomes and financial implications when making recommendations to implement new programs or modify current programs.
- Manage staffing levels within established targets.
- Recruit and retain talent with a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect the communities we serve.
- Promote and support a culturally welcoming, inclusive, collaborative, and highly engaged work environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
- Accountable for orientation, ongoing education and training, and competency verification for all employees.
- Ensure Human Resource metrics (i.e., retention, vacancy, engagement) meet established targets. Utilize workforce metrics to monitor, identify, and respond to workforce trends.
- Annual performance appraisals are completed timely.
- Conduct regular meetings, inform team of changes in policy or procedure, and provide information regarding overall strategy and direction of the health plan.
- Mentor, coach, and support direct reports with building teamwork, professional development, and education to achieve optimal performance and develop talent.
- Ensure employee engagement survey participation rates and results meet established targets.
- Mandatory requirements are completed timely by employees.
- Required licensure, certification, and/or registry are current and in good standing for all employees.
- Employee performance is monitored and managed. Consult with the Office of Talent Management as appropriate regarding employee performance concerns and disciplinary action.
- Acts with the highest integrity and ethical standards while adhering to Parkland's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Adheres to organizational and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Completes assigned training, self-appraisal, annual health screening and other mandatory requirements timely.
- Attends required meetings and events.
- Recognizes and communicate ethical and legal concerns through the established channels of communication.
- Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing work, including projects and assignments on time, and providing timely responses to requests for information.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Performs other work as requested that is reasonably related to the employee's position, qualifications, and competencies.
Posted 2026-03-07
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