Director – Finance

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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Director, Finance position. The incumbent acts as principal advisor regarding all financial matters which may affect the short-term or long-term financial success of the University. More specifically, the Director, Finance – Research Administration oversees the development, implementation, and administration of internal controls and operating systems and establishes financial policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax regulations, and existing federal and state laws.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Oversees budgets and audit process for all facilities and provides appropriate training to management.

• Communicates financial policies and matters to appropriate finance committees.

• Advances annual, operating, and capital budgets.

• Prepares appropriate financial reports necessary to show overall financial performance.

• Assists in the development of strategies to maintain the financial well-being of the organization.

• Determines economic implications and feasibility for modifications to existing systems and installation of new systems.

• Provides financial analyses, feasibility studies, and others to translate strategic plan into quantifiable data and analysis.

• Cultivates and maintains payor contract relationships and develops joint venture and collaborative arrangements with external parties.

• Invests excess short-term and long-term cash and investment portfolios to maximize the return on investment while maintaining the safety of the investments.

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

• 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                                                                                        

• Master’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Oversees all administrative and financial aspects of research within the department including oversight of entire department research portfolio. Including Basic Science, Clinical and Translational Research. This position will oversee all Research Administrative Services Support including Clinical Trials units (this includes direct management and oversight of one Sr. Administrator, one Sr. Manager and one lab Supervisor). Provide oversight of research proposal submissions, management of active awards including sponsored awards, grants, and service contracts. This position will provide financial operational and administrative oversight of all Research Services in alignment with collaborative SCCC and MTI research teams. Coordinates development of department specific research policies and procedures working in conjunction with department administration and faculty leaders. Develops and maintains systems to support research coordination and goals while ensuring high quality, efficient service to the research community. Manage and track the progression of strategic objectives related to the success of research processes. Works with department leadership to assist in the planning and completion of new research project proposals including data analysis and budget preparation. Ensure the accuracy of research effort tracking for all research faculty and staff, identifying possible gaps in funding, and monitoring effort certifications as required. Works closely with the Vice Chair of Research Administration and SCCC Finance/space leaders in coordinating financial funding reconciliation and space costing allocations. Enhance communication and collaboration between Research Team and assess needs of current resources, technology and provides recommendations and/or resources in order to increment operational support. Directly oversees financial operations, space, budget and administrative matters related to shared resources. Interacts with appropriate University committees and academic leaders to advocate for optimal, cost-effective access to research services that advance the clinical research goals and mission of the research departmental unit. Communicates effectively and collaborates with UHealth Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments on faculty and providers compensation matters Develops and plans department budget according to guidelines relative to the compensation plan models including future recruitment plans and current faculty. Calculates compensation portion of contracts to ensure adequate contractual support of effort. Supports leadership and Chair in developing faculty and provider salary structures.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                 

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• 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.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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