Director, Financial Operations - Rheumatology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit: n/a
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Reporting to the Divisional Administrator, the Director of Financial Operations will support all aspects of accounting, budgeting and financial reporting functions for the Division of Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial reporting of division projects to the Division Chief, Department Chair and senior financial leadership of the Department.
• Administer, monitor, and audit clinical practice projects.
• Analyze financial clinical activity of providers and prepare regular reporting.
• Assist in the development and management of clinician business plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical trial, industry and private foundation sponsored project budgets in clinical settings.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring or expenses against budget, projecting surplus and/or deficits, and overview of deviations of expenses from budget and/or revenue.
• Provide overview and analysis of AIM HI related financial issues and incorporation into budget process.
• Along with Division Chief and Division Administrator, assist with strategic planning and resource allocation for the division
• Oversee accounting activities related to clinical expenditures and disbursements.
• Participate in staff recruitment, training, performance management and retention.
• Assist with supervision, assignment of duties, and annual evaluation for all levels of staff.
• Assist with faculty, fellow and staff reimbursement review and approval.
• Administer petty cash, pay-cards and other incentive payments for research subjects.
• Assist with complex purchasing and sub-award invoice processing and oversight.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training and experience, with at least four years of related experience
• Specific knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and grant administration
• Experience in personnel administration and supervision
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, and ability to apply sound supervisory practices

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MPH or MHA in related field may substitute, in part, for experience

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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