Strategic Financial Leader

7 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States PAVIR Full time
About the Role

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Finance and Operations to join our Leadership Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to advance Veteran and public health through research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning and Leadership:
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of our strategic business plan, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals.
    • Analyze our infrastructure, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to enhance operations and data integrity.
    • Present key financial, operating, and programmatic metrics to inform strategic decisions and drive business growth.
    • Participate in professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
  • Financial Management and Analysis:
    • Partner with our CEO to lead and manage our fiscal strategy, ensuring resource allocation is prudent and transparent.
    • Prepare and present monthly financial results and analyses, developing long-term financial models and projections to inform business decisions.
    • Provide open communication on budgetary decisions, investments, and financial performance to ensure transparency and accountability.
    • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and our organizational policies.
  • Operations and Program Management:
    • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and oversee our space at a federal facility.
    • Oversee the Purchasing department, ensuring strategic alignment with financial objectives and compliance.
    • Implement a strategic technology plan and evaluate our security needs to ensure the integrity of our operations.
    • Maintain and update hardware and software for our administrative office.
  • Leadership and Mentorship:
    • Provide leadership and vision for a diverse team, setting goals, managing workloads, and providing feedback to ensure high performance.
    • Develop training programs for department staff and ensure continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
    • Make decisions on complex administrative and operational issues, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Identify policy needs and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency.
    • Streamline processes to ensure they are clear and user-friendly, reducing complexity and improving productivity.
    • Perform quality assurance on database entries to ensure reliable data for standard reports.
Requirements
  • Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience: Seven to nine years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience, preferably in a nonprofit.
  • Skills and Abilities: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Proven leadership abilities and experience with organizational change and process improvements. Strong project management, decision-making, and planning skills. Ability to manage and develop staff, lead teams, and communicate effectively at all levels. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and experience with IT infrastructure management.
About PAVIR

PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. We work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists and recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.

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