Director of Decision Support
Director of Decision Support
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$ 141440 - 233376
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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General Summary:
The Director of Decision Support is responsible for overseeing the development maintenance and improvement of decision support systems and tools (Strata Jazz Decision Support/Cost Accounting Budgeting/Management Reporting and Productivity modules).
Essential Job Functions:
- Manages the maintenance of applicable systems and monitors their function to ensure high standards of system performance and availability for users; leads process improvements system updates and enhancements to ensure the same.
- Conducts in-depth data analysis of financial results identifies trends and insights and prepares comprehensive reports to support decision-making.
- Assists in the development of service line reporting to support strategic planning budgeting and resource allocation.
- Provides services to help the organization effectively manage information using process improvements/re-engineering techniques.
- Collaborates with Accounting and the Financial System Management (Workday) team to support standard (monthly quarterly annual) reports for the Finance department. Maximize effectiveness of standard and advanced reports utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs and ensure alignment of decision support efforts.
- Leads the cost accounting process including updates of costing methodologies and reclassifications.
- Lead mentor and develop the decision support team ensuring high performance and a collaborative environment. Includes the authority to hire separate promote demote write and administer performance evaluations.
- Execute ad hoc projects as directed by senior management.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- BS in Finance or Accounting. CPA or other finance/management certification preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in finance and/or financial systems (data analysis decision support and or financial analysis) preferably minimum 5 years in a managerial capacity. Health care experience preferred.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Extensive knowledge on financial reporting tools system upgrades and process improvements. Strata experience preferred.
- Excellent critical thinking and presentation skills; proven ability to dissect problems recommend process/systems solutions and develop/ communicate solutions clearly concisely and completely.
- Solid work ethic and team player; ability to work well independently but also collaborate with and influence a cross section of peers and senior management.
- Experience facilitating multi-disciplinary teams. Able to motivate and methodically lead a team to problem-solve to achieve desired outcomes.
- Intellectual curiosity; keen interest in escalating the role of finance via systems and process transformation.
- Problem solving skills to manage day to day challenges and develop and execute long term strategic goals.
- Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to patient health information (PHI) or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using quantitative tools for idea generation and problem-solving. Experience using process mapping methods e.g. flowcharts work-flow critical path analysis (e.g. Excel Visio Word PowerPoint).
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Pay Range
$141440.00-$233376.00 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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