Director of Finance for Clinical Programs and Services

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Finance for Clinical Programs and Services – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Associate Dean of Clinical Practice and Memory and Wellness Center’s (MWC) Director, administers MWC and FAU Community Health Center (CHC) operating budget, including approval of payroll and purchases, to assure timely distribution of funds as well as conformity to approved fiscal limits. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

• Resolves all financial and HR issues independently and provides oversight of financial staff at MWC.

• Monitors all financial transaction functions for any new projects, research related and/or satellite or building expansions.

• Completes and oversees the financial management of all funds, including state, grant, auxiliary and foundation accounts.

• Provides the required accountability reporting and operational for FAU's Clinical Practice Organization as related to the Memory and Wellness Center and Community Health Center and oversees related billing services for the Centers.

• Prepares and develops monthly and quarterly financial operating reports for all funds.

• Interface with the billing company to ensure compliance with audit procedures. Monitor accounts receivable and forecast trends for the Memory and Wellness Center and Community Health Center.

• Prepares all financial materials for the annual independent Clinical Practice Organization (CPO) audit for the Memory and Wellness Center (MWC) and the FAU/Northwest Health Community Alliance Community Health Center (CHC).

• Creates policies and procedures to better prepare for the following year's audit.

• Coordinates the administrative functions of fundraising events to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of work.

• Supports and oversees financial activities and monthly financial reports for the Caring Hearts (volunteer fundraising entity for MWC) and the Community Health Center Board of Directors and the Dean of the College of Nursing. Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

• Oversees the maintenance of centers’ records and files, such as personnel, purchases, student employees, inventory, contracts and grants, accounting, and time and effort reports to conform to procedures and assist improper functioning of centers’ effectiveness.

• Conducts reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

• Creates and processes hiring positions, p-cards expenses reports, spend authorization requests, travel expense reports, budget amendments, payroll adjustments, pay period activity pay, creates receipts and processes invoices, records accrual expenses, records CPO deposits, analyzes and monitors the accuracy of the auxiliary, Grant and Foundation reports posted in the system, billing reports.

• Preparation and management of personnel contracts, certification of payroll and resolution of discrepancies with payroll. Maintains various internal databases for personnel contracts and grant awards and submission for the Centers.

• Works closely with Division of Research to ensure MWC proposals are submitted in a timely manner. Handles the post award process for grant awards to MWC and monitors spending in the accounts. Responsible for reviewing effort certification reports for MWC grant personnel.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six (6) years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight (8) years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Master's or bachelor's degree specialization of Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.

Salary:

$70,000 - $80,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

CON: Memory Wellness Center

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-02-06

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.