Victoria Jelavic
Director of Finance, Westbury, New York, United States
Professional Overview
Victoria Jelavic is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic financial operations for large healthcare organizations. As the Director of Finance at Northwell Health, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring the efficient and compliant management of financial resources.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Director of Finance, Northwell Health (Present)
- Oversees the financial strategy and performance management for Northwell Health, a leading healthcare system in New York with over $13 billion in annual revenue
- Leads a team of 25 finance professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support the organization's key business objectives
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial data analytics platform, resulting in a 20% improvement in the speed and accuracy of financial reporting
- Collaborates closely with senior leadership to develop long-term financial plans and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Victoria held progressively senior finance positions within the healthcare industry, including:
- Senior Finance Manager, Mount Sinai Health System (2015-2019)
- Finance Analyst, Montefiore Medical Center (2011-2015)
Throughout her career, Victoria has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial excellence and supporting the strategic objectives of healthcare organizations.
Academic Background
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Albany and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She also completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Healthcare industry regulations and compliance
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic financial management
Professional Impact
- Recognized as a top 40 under 40 finance leader in the healthcare industry by Modern Healthcare magazine
- Serves on the finance committee for the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), contributing to the development of industry best practices
- Presented at several national healthcare finance conferences on topics related to financial transformation and process optimization
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, financial acumen, and strategic leadership skills, Victoria Jelavic is a valuable asset to Northwell Health, driving the organization's financial success and supporting its mission to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to the communities it serves.
