Director, Finance - Office of the Dean, Miller School of Medicine
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The University of Miami/UHealth Office of Dean, MSOM has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Finance - School/College/Hospital to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Finance - School/College/Hospital directs and oversees all finance activities for the assigned school/college/hospital, such as budget preparation, review and analysis of department financial performance reports, and preparation and review of productivity benchmarks. The incumbent develops and implements financial strategies that will ensure compliance within the budget parameters set for applicable business unit(s). This role analyzes data to allocate resources, determines potential risks, prepares reports for executives, and identifies solutions to financial issues within the assigned school/college/hospital.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists in preparation of miscellaneous business plans relating to assigned facility operations.
Participates in strategic long-range and tactical planning.
Performs economic evaluation of new programs and equipment.
Completes trend analyses and volume projections.
Develops strategic pricing and sensitivity analyses.
Initiates appropriate controls to ensure compliance with operating and capital budgets.
Works with other departments, staff, and external entities to undertake the budget preparation process effectively.
Monitors and summarizes the status of all financial targets.
Trains, mentors, and supervises department staff to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Department Specific Functions
The Director of Finance for the Miller School of Medicine Dean’s Office provides strategic leadership, analysis, and oversight of financial operations supporting the Dean’s Office, Medical Education, and affiliated departments, centers, and institutes. This role ensures robust fiscal planning, compliance, and process excellence in alignment with the institution’s mission and goals. The incumbent of this position will report to the AVP for Administration, MSOM.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Analysis and Strategic Reporting
- Conduct detailed analyses of revenue streams, expenditure trends, and resource utilization across the Dean’s Office portfolio.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop financial models to inform strategic decision-making, including scenario planning and forecasting.
- Fiscal Planning
- Lead the development of the annual Dean’s Office operating budget, coordinating in
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