New England Cancer Specialists, the largest independent oncology practice North of Boston, is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance. The Vice President of Finance plans, organizes and directs all aspects of finance, revenue cycle and information technology. Ensures all areas of responsibility meet established objectives. Participates in and advises about business plans, new business development and contracting.

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from five separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day. We are proud to be an Affiliate Member of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This formal recognition of our long-term collaboration with Dana-Farber means your patients receive the best of both worlds: expert local care backed by the leading-edge research and resources of a world-renowned treatment and research facility. Your patients will have greater access to Dana-Farber’s specialists for complex cancers, clinical trials, tumor board conferences, and more...all of which enhance our ability to beat cancer and help patients enjoy a long and rewarding life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides timely and meaningful analysis and recommendations on all practice financial policies and processes including ensuring their smooth execution.
• Directs and presents financial reports and forecasts to the CFO and other senior leaders as directed per reporting deadlines.
• Partners with the CFO on the timely analysis of general economic, business, industry and financial trends and their impact upon the practice. Prepares timely financial projections (and assumptions) for use in the business planning process.
• Participates in the development of the practice’s cash flow, liquidity and other financial policies for the organization.
• Responsible for the timely preparation of the annual budget for the practice, including operating and capital budgets by location, service line, and provider.
• Develops company guidelines and provides financial analysis and guidance for effective contract negotiation.
• Represents the practice with regulatory agencies. Coordinates and collaborates with external auditors in the planning and preparation of year-end financial reports and statements.
• Supervises assigned staff per organization structure, ensuring functional objectives are met.
• Evaluates department operations and systems to maximize integration, technology and people.
• Develops new and improve existing business processes to assess organizational functional effectiveness for greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
• Recruits, coaches, develops, manages, motivates, evaluates and retains staff.
• Participates in community organizations and events; trade group meetings to remain current on industry issues.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate (MBA) degree.
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly desired.
• 8-10 years of financial professional experience. At least five years at the senior level in a healthcare practice.
• Oncology experience highly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles and experience with industry reporting and regulations.
• Strong understanding of the IT function within the healthcare setting.
• Exceptional leadership attributes including the ability to set direction, build organizational capability, develop collaborative relationships and operate with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to persuade, influence and negotiate.
• Strong analytical abilities to analyze data and make high-level decisions.
• Creates collaboration, collegial relationships with senior leaders and outside partners & vendors.
• Takes initiative to identify issues and recommend solutions. Has the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Holds high ethical standards with an intense desire to succeed. Has the ability to make tough decisions and acts as a change agent.
• Has previous experience managing and motivating staff.
• Has a strategic understanding of information management systems and experience with integrating financial report systems to support business objectives.

Benefits:

• New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including part-time employees 20 hours and over per week. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance.
• Other benefits include a company-sponsored retirement programs.
• Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month after hire date.