Sr Director Operational Finance Philanthropy Barrow Neurological Foundation

Job Summary and Responsibilities Job Summary

We are looking for a senior finance leader with proven success in providing strategic financial leadership to guide Barrow Neurological Foundation's long-term sustainability and growth. Reporting directly to the Foundation President, the Senior Director of Philanthropy Operations and Finance will partner closely with the Board of Trustees, Women's Board, Barrow Neurological Institute leadership and key external constituents to ensure strong financial planning, oversight, and decision-making across all philanthropic activities.

The position requires a forward-thinking, analytical, and results-driven leader who can translate complex data into actionable insights, manage risk, optimize resources, and drive performance while supporting operational infrastructure as needed.

• Partner with the President, Board of Trustees, and BNI leadership on strategic financial planning, decision support, and long-range sustainability.
• Lead development of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans; oversee FTE planning and quarterly reporting to the Finance and Investment Committee, Executive Committee, and the Board.
• Provide comprehensive oversight and management in the areas of accounting, tax matters, and financial reporting, including Ivy Brain Tumor Center's monthly financials, balance sheets, statements of activities, pledge summaries, tax returns, and endowment reporting for the Foundation, including the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
• Oversee all financial aspects of Neuro Trials, including funding, reporting, pledge and construction tracking, preparation of board materials, and collaboration with external partners.
• Support the Neuro Trials Board with monthly meetings, board packets, financial statements, and minutes; ensure timely reporting and distribution of materials.
• Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance across foundations; coordinate annual audit processes and completion of the IRS Form 990 with outside auditors.
• Provide financial support for the Finance & Investment Committee, including quarterly performance updates, materials, financial statements, and meeting minutes.
• Manage the Grants Committee work plan, grant cycle processes and procedures, speaker series, and timely reporting to donors, funders, and Common Spirit Philanthropy.
• Collaborate with the Foundation's outside investment firm to review portfolio performance, ensure alignment with investment strategy, execute portfolio transactions, and support Board oversight.
• Partner with the Women's Board to monitor and manage their financial performance, including budgeting, reporting, cash planning and management, and strategic resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve results.
• Drive efficiency and cost savings through system contracting, requests for proposals, and alignment with Common Spirit policies.
• Direct special projects related to strategic growth, resource allocation, and financial performance improvement

Barrow Neurological Foundation’s mission is simple: to be the catalyst of our donors’ passion for transformation by providing the resources for Barrow Neurological Institute to achieve its mission of saving human lives through innovative treatment, groundbreaking, curative research and educating the next generation of the world’s leading neuro clinicians. With your help, we can change the course of medicine for people battling the most challenging brain and spine disorders.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required, or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Seven (7) years of experience in philanthropy accounting/finance preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated accomplishments successfully dealing with major strategy and operational issues.
• Experience facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.