Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Finance plays a key leadership role within the Emergency Medicine Department at a leading academic medical center. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance & Administration, this position oversees a finance team of 4–5 and is responsible for managing all financial operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and applying advanced analytical skills to guide data-informed decisions in a complex clinical, academic, and research environment.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs core finance activities including departmental accounting, purchasing, billing, general ledger management, cost center allocations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ensures accuracy, compliance, and alignment with institutional policies and external regulations.
• Provides advanced analytical support for departmental leadership, using data to evaluate clinical productivity, cost efficiency, funding models, and revenue streams. Prepares high-quality analyses that inform operational planning, faculty compensation models, and strategic investment decisions.
• Leads the development of consolidated operating, personnel, and program budgets. Monitors financial performance, analyzes trends and variances, and produces actionable forecasts to support short- and long-term planning.
• Develops complex financial models and what-if scenarios to evaluate operational changes, funding shifts, or strategic proposals. Presents findings in a clear, data-driven narrative.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops a high-performing finance team. Sets goals, provides feedback, and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Prepares regular and ad hoc reports for department chairs, division chiefs, and medical school administration. Ensures compliance with university and hospital financial policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Partners with clinical, research, and education leadership to support financially sustainable program growth. Conducts financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses for new programs and site expansions.
• Evaluates and enhances financial workflows, policies, and controls to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance across academic, clinical, and research activities.
• Serves as a liaison to institutional finance, sponsored research, and other administrative departments. Represents Emergency Medicine in cross-departmental initiatives and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

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Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Management/Supervision Of Personnel And Finance (5 Years)

Skills:

Financial Operations

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accounting, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Compliance Requirements, Computer Literacy, Creative Approaches, Employee Relationships, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), General Ledger Analysis, Manage Resources, Oral Communications, Organizing, People Management, Purchasing Management, Regulatory Oversi