Financial Analyst in Graduate Medical Education

Position Summary:

UTHealth Houston is looking for a Financial Analyst to work in our Graduate Medical Education area. This employee provides professional-level skills in performing financial analyses for the institution. They complete financial analysis and develop financial forecasts to ensure the institution’s assets are completely maximized. In this area, you will concentrate on billing, both external and internal. There will be a ton of data to look at and sort as the billing totals exceed over $100 million annually. This billing revolves around residents, fellows, and hospitals and involves dealing with state funding. There is a focus on being able to reconcile quickly and accurately. You should be a pro at using spreadsheets and using them to present financial data. The ideal candidate will have a healthcare background and understand the finances of an institution like UTHealth Houston. 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus, many more! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Analyzes and prepares financial documents and specialized cost studies.
2. Examines historical and projected financial data to provide senior management with valuable data upon which to make relevant financial decisions.
3. Assists in preparing and submitting the annual financial statements to UT System.
4. Prepares specialized cost studies of operational units within the institution.
5. Completes financial statements comparing actual and budgeted expenditures and revenues.
6. Calculates and analyzes investment performance.
7. Prepares reports summarizing financial activity.
8. Prepares long-term financing plans and reports for senior management.
9. Assists in obtaining approvals for the spending of the Physical Plant’s funded monies.
10. Assists in coordinating payments to all parties involved with the construction of new buildings and renovations.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

 

Minimum Experience:

At least three (3) years of related experience in a financial or accounting area. Prefer candidates with a medical background. 

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 65F1, 65F3, 65F4, 65FX, 36A, 36B, 020, 3451, 3400, 3401, 8844.

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.