Associate Director of Finance and Revenue Cycle

University of Pennsylvania•Kennett Square, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides financial oversight and operational leadership for the New Bolton Center Large Animal Hospital, with primary responsibility for revenue cycle oversight, Business Office staff management, and financial planning activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance – Clinical Enterprise, and supporting both Central Finance and Hospital leadership, the role ensures efficient, compliant, and sustainable financial management of hospital business functions. The position serves as a key liaison between frontline operational teams and senior leadership, with emphasis on developing and monitoring key financial and operational performance indicators, supporting revenue cycle integrity, optimizing business workflows, and providing data-driven decision support. The role also participates in School and University-wide initiatives, including system implementations and process improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong analytical background and strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.
Should be able to manage complex tasks and work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Knowledge of BEN Financials, Business Objects/Data Warehouse, Planning, and other University of Pennsylvania Systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with Hospital operations to monitor capture and provide feedback to operational teams for process improvement, ensure timely billing and collections on open receivables, support Treasury functions (emphasis on maintaining financial controls)
Track, analyze, and report key financial metrics such as revenue, charges, collections, expenses, and resource utilization, manage monthly financial reporting at both the hospital and service level, and ad-hoc reporting based on requests or observations
Maintain responsibility for both the annual budget process as well as quarterly forecasts throughout the fiscal year, provide decision support tools to inform operational conclusions, using available data and advanced technological know-how
Perform periodic reviews of various business functions and develop or update standard operating procedures based on findings, working in conjunction with Hospital operations
Service as a liaison for implementation, work to identify gaps, and support stabilization post-go live
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
generous retirement benefits
a wide variety of professional development opportunities
supportive work and family benefits
a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacation, personal affairs, illness, family time)
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
Discounts and Special Services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)