Damian Roberts
EAST WINDSOR
Summary
Dynamic Director of Finance and Administration with over 10 years of experience in managing financial operations, budgeting, and strategic planning within a leading academic medical department. Recognized for fostering collaboration and developing high-performing teams while consistently delivering actionable financial insights that enhance operational efficiency and elevate organizational performance. Proven track record of aligning financial strategies with institutional goals to support sustainable growth and innovation. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Finance and Administration
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Directed development and oversight of a $50M annual operating budget, with active management of departmental operating, clinical, special purpose, and research P&Ls.
- Advanced strategic planning and resource allocation initiatives that strengthened financial and operational performance across an academic medical department.
- Provided departmental decision support, delivering data-driven insights to guide leadership across clinical, education, and research missions.
- Presented detailed financial reports to faculty, senior leadership, and executive stakeholders, highlighting key insights and compliance with institutional policies.
- Provided direct oversight of the billing and coding team, ensuring revenue cycle performance targets were met, including maintaining Days in Accounts Receivable (DAR) of 35 days for non-surgical divisions and 32 days for surgical divisions.
- Spearheaded discussions with vendors to secure agreements that minimize expenses and streamline financial operations.
- Oversaw daily finance operations, enhancing process efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Achieved seamless team recruitment, training, and leadership across financial functions. Managed payroll for 70+ staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Enhanced staff performance and development through effective HR collaboration.
- Achieved high productivity and performance metrics through effective team mentorship and development. Increased employee satisfaction and reduced turnover by implementing targeted engagement and retention initiatives.
- Oversaw all reporting processes for affiliated faculty and staff, ensuring alignment with NYU affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals.
- Coordinated with legal to create faculty contracts, enhancing the efficiency of onboarding procedures.
- Supervised credentialing and compliance activities, maintaining regulatory standards for a diverse faculty of over 500 members.
Manager, Finance and Administration
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Improved financial accuracy and transparency through in-depth analysis of financial data and performance trends; prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements to identify key drivers of gains and variances.
- Ensured integrity of the general ledger, financial statements, and supporting reports; delivered ongoing and ad hoc financial analyses to support leadership decision-making.
- Partnered in system implementations and enhancements affecting the general ledger, ensuring data integrity and smooth transitions.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, accelerating delivery of critical financial insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Contributed to cross-functional process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational and coding workflows and improve financial collections.
- Supported faculty contracting and recruitment processes by maintaining accurate rosters aligned with physician onboarding.
Practice Manager / Revenue Cycle Manager
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Directed and optimized daily workflows within maternal fetal medicine and ultrasound practice, facilitating seamless collaboration among 7 faculty and 30 staff.
- Managed practice operations including provider scheduling, payroll, staffing, employee and patient engagement, compliance, equipment procurement, and ongoing maintenance.
- Streamlined workflow by developing and enforcing administrative and clinical support protocols focused on improving operational efficiency.
- Oversaw onboarding and training processes for staff and faculty, ensuring clear role definitions and strict adherence to practice standards.
- Analyzed patient feedback and operational processes to design strategies that elevate care quality and streamline clinic operations.
- Managed comprehensive reporting on billing and revenue cycles to enhance financial oversight and operational efficiency.
- Monitored financial metrics to pinpoint variances between projected budgets and actual results, driving improved financial outcomes.
Practice Administrator / Billing Manager
Concorde Medical Group
New York, NY
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Facilitated billing processes for various medical practices, collaborating with 50 physicians to streamline operations across 8 different locations.
- Managed billing and revenue cycle operations, optimizing collection processes through adherence to coding standards and regulatory compliance.
- Achieved enhanced practice performance through effective management of daily operations in gastroenterology. Streamlined staff scheduling, payroll, and compliance processes. Implemented initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency.
- Engaged with physician partners to create and deploy business strategies focused on enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Financial/Compliance Manager
Lexington OBGYN
New York, NY
02.1999 - 05.2013
- Executed thorough reviews of physician documentation and conducted pre-submission claim audits to maintain coding accuracy and enhance reimbursement outcomes.
- Resolved adjudicated claims to facilitate timely payment posting. Assisted in submitting and tracking appeals for denied claims. Elevated unresolved cases to New York State Department of Insurance after exhausting internal appeals.
- Synthesized financial and operational data into detailed reports, emphasizing key issues and offering actionable insights for senior management and audit teams.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive knowledge transfer programs on compliance best practices and quality control, ensuring consistent adherence to industry standards.
- Analyzed operations to pinpoint inefficiencies in risk areas, reinforcing business controls and streamlining workflows.
- Assessed and refined training initiatives to ensure compliance, boost team performance, and cultivate strong partnerships within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy with Honors
Nottingham Trent University (SIHE)
UK06.1994
Skills
- Financial oversight
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Financial policy development
- KPI tracking
- Data-driven decision making
- Organizational strategy development
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Program management
- Effective relationship management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Participated as a Mentee in the 2020-2021 NYU Langone Managers Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), EPIC, Peoplesoft Business Intelligence, Peoplesoft Financials, Peoplesoft HCM, EPSi, iLab, Kronos/MyTime
Timeline
Director, Finance and Administration
NYU Langone Health
06.2021 - Current
Manager, Finance and Administration
NYU Langone Health
02.2018 - 06.2021
Practice Manager / Revenue Cycle Manager
NYU Langone Health
09.2015 - 02.2018
Practice Administrator / Billing Manager
Concorde Medical Group
05.2013 - 09.2015
Financial/Compliance Manager
Lexington OBGYN
02.1999 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy with Honors
Nottingham Trent University (SIHE)