Director, Decision Support

The Director of Decision Support is a strategic finance leader responsible for advancing enterprise decision‑making through robust cost accounting, financial analytics, and data‑driven insights. This role oversees the design, management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s costing processes and systems, while leading a high‑performing analytics function that delivers both recurring and ad‑hoc insights. The Director will evolve the organization’s analytic capabilities from descriptive reporting to more advanced predictive and prescriptive analytics, enabling proactive, data‑informed operational and financial decisions. In addition, this role is accountable for the governance, administration, and optimization of key financial subsidiary systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability. Cost Accounting & Decision Support Leadership Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization’s cost accounting methodology and processes Ensure accuracy, transparency, and scalability of cost allocation models to support operational and strategic decision‑making Oversee periodic cost updates, variance analysis, and continuous improvement of costing accuracy Partner with clinical/operational, finance, and executive stakeholders to translate cost insights into actionable recommendations Financial & Operational Analytics Lead a centralized decision support / analytics function delivering recurring reporting (financial, operational, KPI dashboards) Ad hoc analyses for senior leadership and business partners Drive adoption and development of Power BI dashboards and self‑service analytics tools Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders Establish and maintain data governance standards, ensuring consistency and reliability of reporting outputs Advanced Analytics Capability Development Build and execute a roadmap to evolve analytics maturity from descriptive to prescriptive analytics Introduce statistical methods, forecasting models, and scenario analysis into decision‑making processes Partner with IT/data teams to integrate advanced analytics tools and datasets Promote a data‑driven culture across finance and operations Financial Systems & Data Governance Oversee administration and optimization of financial subsidiary systems Ensure effective system governance, user access & security controls, data integrity and validation processes, system configuration and updates Partner with IT and vendors to maintain system performance, enhancements, and integrations Serve as the functional owner for finance systems supporting costing, analytics, and reporting Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team spanning cost accounting and financial/operational analytics Establish clear performance expectations, career development plans, and a culture of continuous improvement Foster collaboration across finance, operations, and IT Drive adoption of modern tools, automation, and best practices to increase team efficiency and impact Impact of Role This role is critical in transforming the organization’s ability to make informed, data‑driven decisions. By strengthening cost transparency, elevating analytics capabilities, and ensuring robust financial systems, the Director of Decision Support & Cost Accounting will directly influence operational efficiency, financial performance, and long‑term strategic success. Base Salary $163,702‑$306,130 Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 6+ years of progressive experience in finance, cost accounting, or decision support roles Leadership experience managing high‑performing teams Deep expertise in cost accounting methodologies and financial analytics Strong experience with BI tools (Power BI strongly preferred) Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions Preferred Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) Experience building or scaling analytics functions Exposure to predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or data science techniques Experience working with large, complex datasets and enterprise systems Background in healthcare, manufacturing, or other cost‑driven environments Key Competencies Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and automation Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr