Project Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an FP&A Project Manager in Boston, MA. This role is pivotal in leading financial projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and coordinating among various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in project management and finance. The position offers a pay range of $95,000 to $125,000 annually, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A projects ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP, HIPAA, and other regulations.
• Coordinate between finance, clinical operations, and IT teams.

Skills

Healthcare accounting principles

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The FP&A Project Manager is responsible to lead and manage complex FP&A projects within Beth Israel Lahey Health. This role is critical for ensuring that all financial initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements are executed on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including GAAP, HIPAA, and other relevant compliance standards. (hybrid)

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and finalize accounting and finance projects (e.g., system implementations, system optimizations, process automation) according to defined scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor and ensure project adherence to all applicable local, national, and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., GAAP, HIPAA). Identify potential financial and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, including FP&A (decision support, workday finance, budget, productivity), clinical operations, IT, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Financial Reporting & Documentation: Prepare, reconcile and present detailed project reports, financial summaries, and performance metrics (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior leadership. Maintain thorough project documentation and audit trails.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational efficiencies within accounting workflows and systems, fostering continuous improvement and a culture of accountability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, assign responsibilities, manage conflict, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Licensure, Certification & Registration

• N/A

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong understanding of healthcare accounting principles and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in financial systems (ERP platforms), Workday, preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities, capable of translating complex financial data to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability and composure when managing multiple priorities and evolving project requirements in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between finance teams, clinical staff, IT specialists, and senior leadership, driving projects that enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Key Business Relationships: (Title and Purpose)

• Controllers – Works in conjunction with the Controllers on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations
• Accounts Payable – Works in conjunction with the AP Department on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations
• Payroll – Works in conjunction with the Payroll Department on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations

Pay Range

$95,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled