Admin, Clinical Finance

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee the Department of Surgery’s financial operations. You will drive budgeting, faculty compensation, and procurement, while building robust financial systems and reporting to support clinical growth and research.

The role is hybrid with onsite expectations four days per week after onboarding. A Master’s in business or healthcare administration is required, with at least five years of progressive management experience in

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive management and supervisory experience.
• 3 years in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in Academic Medical Center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage financial operations in the Department of Surgery.
• Lead creation, training, and performance management of reliable financial systems for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Enterprise partners at CHLA, CHLAMG, and USC.
• Coordinate annual budgets and faculty compensation processes.
• Manage professional service agreements, position control, procurement, and materials management.

Skills

Management

Healthcare experience

Education

Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration

Job description

Schedule:

This is a hyrbid role. After onboarding and training is complete - it is expected to be onsite at least 4 days per week.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing and managing financial operations in the Department of Surgery. Will lead the creation training and performance management of reliable financial systems that support strong financial stewardship and strategic decision-making regarding investments in clinical growth, academics, and research. Responsibilities include but are not limited to division and department business operations, annual budget coordination, faculty compensation, professional service agreements, financial management, position control, materials management and procurement. Works in collaboration with Enterprise partners at CHLA CHLAMG and USC.

Required

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

5 years of progressive management and supervisory experience with 3 years in the healthcare industry.

Preferred

Experience in Academic Medical Center

Education/Licensure/Certification

Required

Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration with a finance/accounting background or equivalent relevant experience.