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Job Description FINANCIAL ANL MGR 2 Working Title Executive Director of Finance
Job Code 000213 Grade 26
Department Name SOM Finance & Administration - D02013 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 06/05/2017
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical function / team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact.

Custom Scope
Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of operation. Manages, prepares, administers, and directs control of budget/organizational resources. Manages the activities of the financial analyst staff. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Directs activities that ensure division and department adherence to approved budget. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Department Custom Scope
Under general direction from the Associate Dean/Chief Financial Administrative Officer, the School of Medicine Executive Director of Finance leads the School's financial enterprise. The incumbent leads and manages financial management, budgeting, planning and operations which requires a deep understanding of the challenges facing the clinical, education, and academic components of a medical organization and of the financial system that supports it. The incumbent will establish operational objectives and work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinate managers. Senior management reviews the objectives to determine operational success. Manages, prepares, administers, and directs control of budget/organizational resources. Manages the activities of the financial analyst staff. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Directs activities that ensure division and department adherence to approved budget. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
MBA Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related area Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Professional certification. Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Maintains the integrity of the organization's budget reporting and tracking systems through supervision and oversight of budget and fiscal staff and protocols; functions as chief budget liaison for resource allocations, oversees the analysis and policy development for organization-wide funding issues and budget processes, resource allocations and funding models.
  • Develops and recommends a comprehensive financial plan for fiscal solvency. Together with the Budget Director, develops and manages the School's annual budget process, including department/unit requests, compilation of master budget for the School and preparation of budget submissions to central campus administration. Guides appropriate budget decision support analysis to be performed that is pertinent, reliable and timely.
15
Develops, modifies, and executes policies which affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect.
  • Makes recommendations on financial policies, systems and controls that allow SOM and the practice plan to achieve its financial and budgetary goals and objectives. Ensures modeling projects are conducted in accordance with established policies, regulatory guidance and generally accepted mathematical modeling practices.
15
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, unit and/or customers.
  • Collaborates with departmental chairs and departmental administrators to interpret monthly reports and recommends appropriate actions. Escalates critical issues to the Associate Dean/CFAO. Provides organized and thorough recommendations to leadership for strategic decision-making. Encapsulates analytic findings into executive-level summary documents to support senior management decision-making.
10
Manages activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and employees.
10
Develops, modifies, and executes appropriate internal controls to protect University resources.
10
Leadership - Under the Associate Dean/Chief Financial Administrative Officer, leads the financial enterprise for the School. Provides unit with oversight, vision, and support. Ensures collaborative operations within unit where the Controller's, Forecasting and Analytics, Revenue Cycle and the Budget units work cooperatively and cohesively. Develops long-range strategies and resolve complex issues that cross functional areas, while providing the guidance and expertise needed to effectively implement changes in a way that optimizes resource utilization and minimizes risk.
10
Financial Management, Budgeting & Planning - Supervises the construction of complex forecasting models, which directly support critical decision making processes such as financial planning and long-term business plan pro-formas. Identifies key performance indicators and benchmark information to be measured and monitored. Oversees creation and generation of financial monitoring/variance reports to ensure progress toward achievement of financial and budgetary goals. Identifies potential problem areas and proactively addresses. Involved in strategic planning and develops and maintains forecasting models for capital and operating budgets. Develops business plans, financial models associated with existing and new programs, services, and strategic initiatives, facilitating timely and fiscally responsive execution.
15
Financial Operations - Oversees all SOM accounting functions. Develops, modifies and executes accounting practices, policies and procedures, which affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Develops and administers accounting policies and procedures to oversee implantation of spending controls. Oversees proactive management of health sciences incentive payouts and stipends; including verification of supporting calculations and analysis. Oversees collection of accounts receivables and monitors patient income. Oversees payment of accounts payable, reimbursements, cost transfers, etc. Ensures fiscal responsibility in financial expenditure processing; resolves sensitive expenditure conflicts. Develops and maintains tools for financial analyses of strategic initiatives; ensures that the appropriate financial reporting infrastructure is in place and implements tools and training for Departments. Oversees preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports. Audit oversight.
10
Consultation and Coordination - Educates SOM associate deans, department chairs, and program directors, faculty and staff on SOM financial policies, procedures and financial strategies. Generates support from constituents through collaboration and relationship-building. Ensures all financial activities within the School, including those within a department or center, are coordinated and in alignment with Dean's office objectives and practices. Represents SOM on internal and external workgroups, committees, and task forces. Performs complex analysis and recommendations on special projects as directed by the Associate Dean/CFAO.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Advanced knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems. budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping; Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Required
Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with a diverse population. Required
Client services oriented - good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills. Required
Ability to multi-task. Required
Ability to evaluate processes to establish and maintain appropriate accountability structures and strong internal control elements. Required
Negotiation skills Preferred
Exemplary leadership and communication skills required to balance sensitivity to values and expectations of all constituents with the need to ensure unbiased, sound financial decisions. Required
Advanced written and oral communication skills with assertiveness in presentation and selling of idea. Preferred
Superior managerial skills combined with ability to create and direct a high-performing finance team. Knowledge of issues and challenges facing the clinical, education, and research components of an academic medical organization. Required
Direct financial experience in an academic healthcare, school of medicine, or other clinical/research related enterprise. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralDirection

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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