Sr Director Finance Operations Philanthropy
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The posted compensation range of $57.37 - $85.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a senior finance leader with proven success in providing strategic financial leadership to guide Barrow Neurological Foundation's long-term sustainability and growth. Reporting directly to the Foundation President, the Senior Director of Philanthropy Operations and Finance will partner closely with the Board of Trustees, Women's Board, Barrow Neurological Institute leadership and key external constituents to ensure strong financial planning, oversight, and decision-making across all philanthropic activities.
The position requires a forward-thinking, analytical, and results-driven leader who can translate complex data into actionable insights, manage risk, optimize resources, and drive performance while supporting operational infrastructure as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the President, Board of Trustees, and BNI leadership on strategic financial planning, decision support, and long-range sustainability.
- Lead development of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans; oversee FTE planning and quarterly reporting to the Finance and Investment Committee, Executive Committee, and the Board.
- Provide comprehensive oversight and management in the areas of accounting, tax matters, and financial reporting, including Ivy Brain Tumor Center's monthly financials, balance sheets, statements of activities, pledge summaries, tax returns, and endowment reporting for the Foundation, including the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
- Oversee all financial aspects of NeuroTrials, including funding, reporting, pledge and construction tracking, preparation of board materials, and collaboration with external partners.
- Support the NeuroTrials Board with monthly meetings, board packets, financial statements, and minutes; ensure timely reporting and distribution of materials.
- Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance across foundations; coordinate annual audit processes and completion of the IRS Form 990 with outside auditors.
- Provide financial support for the Finance & Investment Committee, including quarterly performance updates, materials, financial statements, and meeting minutes.
- Manage the Grants Committee work plan, grant cycle processes and procedures, speaker series, and timely reporting to donors, funders, and CommonSpirit Philanthropy.
- Collaborate with the Foundation's outside investment firm to review portfolio performance, ensure alignment with investment strategy, execute portfolio transactions, and support Board oversight.
- Partner with the Women's Board to monitor and manage their financial performance, including budgeting, reporting, cash planning and management, and strategic resource allocation.
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve results.
- Drive efficiency and cost savings through system contracting, requests for proposals, and alignment with CommonSpirit policies.
- Direct special projects related to strategic growth, resource allocation, and financial performance improvement.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required, or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of total experience in philanthropy accounting/finance.
- Five (5) years experience in a senior management role.
- Demonstrated accomplishments successfully dealing with major strategy and operational issues.
- Experience facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
Preferred Skills, Training and Licensure:
- CPA.
- CFO experience.
- Investment experience.
- Knowledge of nonprofit and public charity rules and regulations.
- Google Workspace proficiency
- General ledger accounting systems.
- CRM and Lawson experience.
We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium option for employee benefits)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Matching 401(k) retirement program
- Fully Funded Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health Benefit
- Employee Life Insurance
- Eligible for annual incentive pay based on company performance
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees in Arizona. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Where You'll Work
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
About Barrow Neurological Institute
Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, located in the heart of Phoenix, Ariz., is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Barrow consistently ranks as a top center for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best hospitals. It also is the only hospital in the nation that is triple certified by the Joint Commission in Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and Stroke. The Institute performs more neurosurgical procedures annually than any other facility in the United States. Barrow is home to a Level 1 trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. A decades-long destination for neuroscience education, Barrow is ranked second in the nation for reputation by Doximity for its neurosurgical residency program. For more information please visit our website, Barrow Neurological Institute.
Barrow Neurological Institute | Minding What Matters Most
About Barrow Neurological Foundation
At Barrow Neurological Foundation our mission is simple: to be the catalyst for our donors’ passion to provide the means necessary for the world’s leading specialists at Barrow Neurological Institute to save lives.
We provide philanthropic support of Barrow Neurological Institute, part of Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, in its mission to save human lives through innovative treatment, groundbreaking, curative research, and by educating the next generation of the world’s leading neuro-clinicians and researchers. Barrow recruits the best clinical and research staff to pioneer answers to devastating neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, aneurysms, ALS and stroke.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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