FRANK JONES

Bridgewater, MA 02324 fhjones24@comcast.net Home: 508-697-9638 Cell: 774-222-3882

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Financial manager with in-depth knowledge and experience administering financial operations, reporting and analysis to support leading healthcare, higher education and government institutions in meeting long-term financial objectives. Expertise in financial analysis, cost allocation tools, and building complex budgeting and cash flow models with special focus in healthcare research. Communicator with experience in conducting negotiations, and creating and delivering compelling presentations. Team leader with success directing skilled financial analysts, financial operations staff and other healthcare professionals. Technical proficiencies include advanced Microsoft Excel and Access, MEDITECH and PeopleSoft. Trained in and familiar with SQL. Financial and Management Competencies Healthcare / Research Finance Financial Analysis & Modeling Strategic Assessment & Planning Operations Management Budgeting & Cash Flow Models Post-Award Research Administration Regulatory & Audit Compliance Forecasting & Reporting Cost Allocation Team Leadership & Development

CAREER EXPERIENCE
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA 2009 Present

Associate Director for Finance, Wyss Institute (Interim) 2011 Present Manage financial operations, reporting and analysis for Harvard research institute with annual budget of $30 million. Administer financial reporting, budgeting and accounting operations for research institute that operates under the auspices of Harvard Medical School. Manage reporting and financial close processes, monitor payables, receivables and payroll transactions. Financial liaison to Medical School and University finance offices. Director of Budget and Financial Analysis 2009 - 2011 Lead the budgeting and analysis function for a $550 million medical school with a significant research program Administer the annual budget process and financial planning functions for the Harvard Medical School. Supervise a team of 8, work with academic and research departments, provide guidance to senior leadership on financial planning issues.

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Key Contributions: Implemented a new budgeting system across the Medical School for the FY11 budgeting process. Assumed additional leadership responsibilities for a six-month period following the departure of the CFO. Supported senior management in effort to restructure school finances during time of financial stress for the University.

CARITAS GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, Brockton, MA 2006 2009 Director of Finance Charged with leading financial operations for a 236 bed $350 million community hospital in a sixhospital healthcare system. Administer and coordinate general accounting, financial record keeping, annual budget process, payroll functions, reporting and statement preparation for hospital and 40-physician medical group practice to support meeting financial and business goals. Develop business plans, present monthly financial statements and consult with senior management to provide analytical assessment, interpretation and guidance for decision making. Hire, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate team of 17. Interface with patient financial services, reimbursement and patient access through corporate reporting matrix. Key Contributions: Stabilized finance team throughout period of organizational instability and management turnover to support on-going productivity and long term staff retention. Facilitated and conducted due diligence effort for hospital as part of healthcare system merger discussion. Researched and prepared business plans for new emergency department and cancer radiation therapy center as part of hospitals strategic capital planning. Invited active participation of management in the budgeting process to improve communication and interaction. PARTNERS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., Boston, MA 1992 - 2006 Director of Research Finance Analysis, Research Management Division Served as valued member of leadership team in progressive positions in healthcare financial analysis, decision support and research finance for one of the largest biomedical research enterprises nationwide. The Partners HealthCare System includes Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Womens Hospital, and McLean Hospital. Oversaw and directed all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis of research activity for four leading teaching and research hospitals to support the biomedical research enterprise. Partnered with hospital CFOs, senior research and scientific management teams to develop budgets, support post-award research administration and effectively resolve financial challenges. Developed cost allocations and collaborated on negotiating high-value research indirect cost rates. Performed product line analysis, funding forecasts and indirect cost reimbursement. Orchestrated

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annual A133 audit for all hospitals to ensure regulatory compliance. Led and managed financial analytical staff of four in the preparation and analysis of budgets, models, and monthly, quarterly, annual and special financial reports. Key Contributions: Contributed financial expertise to management team that more than tripled research program size from $300 million/year to $1 billion. Generated business plans and financial models, and performed financial analysis for successful design and construction of four new research buildings. Engaged in design, development and implementation of new grants management system. Created new databases for financial forecasting and budget management utilizing Access and SQL. Reviewed profitability of ambulatory care services under different physician compensation arrangements. Recipient of Partners in Excellence performance awards, 1998 and 2005. *** ***** *** Additional prior success as Budget Director and Assistant Controller with leading area hospital and operational leadership as Associate Commissioner for Health Services, Massachusetts Department of Corrections.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BOSTON UNIVERSITY Boston, MA Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Program, with honors TUFTS UNIVERSITY Medford, MA Master of Science, Environmental Health Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Completed combined BA/MS program in four years; Magna cum Laude Certificate in Community Health Administration Professional Affiliations: Healthcare Financial Management Association, Member National Council of University Research Administrators, Member