Executive Director Finance Operations

Join Cleveland Clinic, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Executive Director of Finance Operations, you will provide executive leadership and direct complex financial activities across the health system to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic objectives. In this role, you will oversee financial management, strategic planning, and growth initiatives for assigned enterprise institutes, divisions, hospitals, facilities, or sub-markets while ensuring alignment with organizational and corporate financial goals. You will serve as a principal financial leader, guiding enterprise and corporate finance teams to drive operational excellence and long-term success. This position supports the West Side locations, including Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Caregivers need to reside in the greater Northeast OH area. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Develop short- and long-range financial plans for assigned Institutes and/or facilities (sub-markets) that are consistent with organizational goals and strategies.Include both operational and capital planning.Partner with Finance division, key executive, operational, Institute and market leaders.Lead financial operations for enterprise Institutes and/or sub-markets including key initiatives and oversight functions (i.e. Advisory or Governance teams, Hospital Boards, etc.).Oversight of Leaders responsible for key corporate finance initiatives (i.e. Analyst Development/Recruitment, Financial Reporting, Cost management, etc.)Report on financial matters and participate in management and policy decisions.Guide, interpret, analyze and communicate financial position, forecasts and models to the assigned to aid in decision making process.Participate and lead in assigned integration efforts for Institutes and/or sub-markets.Lead operational areas through approved key enterprise, sub-market and/or corporate initiatives (i.e. Financial Planning, Capital Planning, etc.).Develop complex business plans to support operations.Coordinate enterprise/sub-market budgets and ensure that areas operate in compliance with allocated funding and enterprise strategy.Develop strategic and complex departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.Plan, organize and direct all strategic activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, performance management, and employee engagement and continuing education initiatives.Demonstrate strategic and very high-level knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements relative to operations and ensure compliance with the same.Other duties as assigned.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's degree10 years of functionally related experienceSeven years of demonstrated management experience in a complex multi-hospital healthcare systemFive years of experience direct financial accountability for areas in regard to business planning, project management, financial planning and analysis, long-range forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting and capital planningAbility to function in a matrix management environmentPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master’s Degree with a major in Accounting and/or FinanceCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificationPhysical Requirements:Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.Ability to travel throughout the hospital system and, in some locations, off-site.Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.This position must be available after hours for support.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Pay RangeMinimum Annual Salary: $151,220.00Maximum Annual Salary: $298,640.00The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).Job ID: 338316Employment Type: 8:00am-5:00pmJob Area: Executive - Administrative LeadershipPosted Date: 03/08/2026