Senior Director of Finance
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Locations : Chicago, IL
Time Type : Full Time
Posted On : Posted 3 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply : End Date : March 19, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID : JR27488
Department
BSD PED - Administration
About the Department
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment;
provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies.
Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child.
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Finance acts as the top financial advisor to the Executive Administrator (EA) and Chairman within the Department of Pediatrics.
In conjunction with the EA, plans, directs and implements all aspects of financial strategy, decisions and activities impacting the Department of Pediatrics.
Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Acts as the top financial advisor to the Executive Administrator (EA) and Chairman.
- Plans, directs and implements all aspects of financial strategy, decisions and activities impacting the Department of Pediatrics.
- Recommends and oversees effective development and execution of fiscal strategy, leading the budgeting process for operating and capital budgets, revenue and expense management, financial reporting and accounting.
- Ensures integrity and internal financial controls of annual operating budget and grant portfolio.
- Oversees the preparation of financial statements and reports and critical analyses of performance across all missions.
- Monitors all aspects of revenue generation.
- Leads annual operating budget and capital budget to ensure strong programmatic / financial linkages.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline financial and administrative operations.
- Recommends strategies and tactics to improve performance.
- Maximizes available revenues as clinical reimbursement patterns change.
- Accountable for all restricted funding, including assuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
- Oversees execution of physician compensation programs.
- Achieves optimal outcomes with respect to all financial activities.
- Directs the activities of the unit's financial and research administration staff.
Strategy
- Collaborates with Department leadership to develop and implement strategic, operational, and financial plans for the department.
- Identifies innovative ideas and initiatives to encourage a vibrant spirit of innovation throughout the Department.
- Participates in negotiating agreements, preparing strategic plans and other activities.
- Oversees the review, negotiation, and execution of contracts on behalf of the Department.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications : None required.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in finance, health care administration or related field.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative / supervisory experience.
- Experience in financial management, administration, personnel management, and business development.
- Proven track record of leading organizational economic performance.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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