Careers

Department Overview

OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute is a large and complex department within the School of Medicine, whose mission is to develop excellence in cancer research and facilitate the translation of that research into improvements in cancer patient care, to provide world class cancer care to the residents of Oregon and Southwest Washington, and to make the incidence of cancer in these areas the lowest in the nation. The Knight Cancer Institute funds research, outreach, and clinical activities throughout all of OHSU and Oregon. The Knight Cancer Institute is also responsible for stewarding and providing financial oversight for OHSU Foundation's largest gifts to date, including the $1.0 billion dollar "Knight Challenge". In addition, the Knight Cancer Institute is one of the School of Medicine's largest departments with over $50M in externally sponsored research funding, $100M+ annual operating budget.

This position provides leadership and strategy for the management of the Knight Cancer Institute financial resources and funds including operating, capital projects, sponsored projects, foundation funding, and faculty practice to maximize the efficient use of resources, future program development and sustainability of the department, as well as oversight for related process improvement strategies.

This position leads to the Knight Finance team who is responsible for all financial management of all fund types; funds and cash flow; budget strategy, process and completion; month/year end close and process; reporting, analytics, models & business plans with unit leadership; and oversight of all financial process for the Knight Cancer Institute. Team members are recognized as leaders and role models in the field of financial analysis and management at OHSU and are often called upon to pilot new programs or train others in similar positions.

Function/Duties of Position

Always promotes the mission of the Knight Cancer Institute through our Professional Standards of Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Problem-Solving.

Strategic Planning and Execution

Partners with Knight senior leadership to develop and oversee business strategy. Oversees long term (10+ year) financial modeling for $1.0 billion vision, as well as ongoing commitments and initiatives. Works with Knight executive leadership to conduct and lead/co-lead routine assessments of large-scale investments, and compile reports with recommendations. Partners with institutional leaders / Knight stakeholders to improve communications, collaboration, and alignment of work to ensure mutual success; including central financial services, OHSU foundation, and the School of Medicine.

• Works closely with foundation staff and leadership to monitor incoming revenue, appropriately setup new funds, and proactively review pledges to forecast cash flow available for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Works with Knight units, Knight leaders, and initiative leaders to develop business plans to ensure long term solvency and alignment of value to investment cost.
• Leads discussion with CFS senior financial analysts and development team to enhance the Knight's ability to efficiently manage our budget, commitment tracking, and reporting capability.
• Directs the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and departmental business guidelines to ensure compliance with OHSU policies and procedures. Coordinates effort with SoM financial leadership to ensure mutual benefit.

Responsible for financial management and planning for:

• 30 operating units (ie Knight general, Knight Diagnostic Lab, Center for Early Detection, etc.)
• 6 service cores.
• Division of Hematology/Oncology general operations and faculty practice.
• 250+ foundation funds (donor reporting, fiscal management, tracking, planning).
• Work with unit leaders develop multi-year strategic plans, actively supports/leads initial execution of plan, and transition of active support to local leaders. Provides consultative support and course correction feedback when necessary or business conditions change.

Direction and Oversight of Routine Functions

• Directs Knight central finance team in all aspects of fiscal management, budgeting and year end processes to ensure policies and goals are met, including meeting Knight Cancer Institute financial targets.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 8-10 years' experience in finance and/or process improvement
• Personnel management experience

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of management techniques, accounting principles, payroll, and budgeting systems. Strong project management skills.
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret complex financial and organizational data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
• Typing 60 wpm.
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Work experience in an academic health center or comparable large and complex organization.
• Experience in Oracle, Cognos, Discoverer, and SharePoint. Advanced database skills.
• Knowledge of federal requirements of NIH and other funding agency grants.

Additional Details

Please submit a resume and cover letter for your application to be considered.

Please note: As of Oct. 18, 2021, all OHSU employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means you have received both doses of a two-dose, or one dose of a single-dose, FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since your final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. If you apply for and are offered a position, you must be fully vaccinated prior to starting work.

If the position you are offered does not require direct, in-person patient care contact, you may request an exception to the vaccine policy for medical or religious reasons. OHSU uses very narrow criteria under the law to allow an exception and very few requests are being approved.

All are welcome