Financial Consultant (Global Health Initiatives)

DESCRIPTION:

Performs and/or manages work of a generally complex nature aimed at assisting decision making in resource allocation and/or improving the financial performance of HFHS. Plans and coordinates use of resources as required. Provides financial oversight on external grants and contracts including foundation and research grants, clinical trials and government contracts. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation when possible. Acts as a consultant on projects outside of specific assignments. Supervises tasks of staff relative to assignments/projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to manage complex projects involving coordination of multiple participants and teams aimed at assisting decision 'making in resource allocation and/or improving the financial performance of HFHS.
• Maintains a high level of responsibility for completion of assignments/projects.
• Acts as a leader for individuals or multi-analyst assignments/projects.
• Prepares plans and coordinates resources as required.
• Grant financial management: Responsible for overseeing all financial functions for external grant and contract portfolio including budget preparation (pre-award) and monitoring/reporting on financial performance (post-award).
• Is responsible for the following:
• Developing and refining scope of projects/assignments and objectives.
• Developing projects/assignments work plan.
• Guiding day-to-day activities of the projects/assignments work team.
• Facilitates and/or leads team projects.
• Provides updates to management.
• Coordinates written and verbal presentations of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Conceptualizes ideas, develops work plan, and executes plan.
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis.
• Occasionally supervises tasks of staff relative to assignments/projects.
• Works with all levels of staff/management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Finance, accounting, or a related field. Masters Degree is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of five to seven years in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of three to five years in Grant Financial Management.
• Previous supervisory and/or consulting experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Finance or Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48202