Dir, Finance, Dept of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Directs a team responsible for a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections for a specific school or department. Develops, evaluates, and drives financial plans and policies. Establishes metrics for, and drives, accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls. Has accountability for the performance and results of teams. Develops and executes departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities. Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility. Implements functional or departmental strategy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the development of costing concepts and mechanisms to create and maintain school or department financials. Develops and analyzes reports to identify and investigate significant deviations in financial performance. Directs and manages financial reporting, cost accounting, and revenue and expense tracking. Develops, maintains, and implements reporting/analytical forms. Provides senior financial analytical work for the most complex projects for assigned school or department financial operations. Develops and tracks key performance indicators for the school or department and reports trends to leadership. Utilizes enterprise-level reporting tools to develop reporting analytics which support operational decision-making and best practices for the school’s or department’s line of business. Assists with developing and implementing performance improvement programs which create a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Performs market and needs analysis for new programs to support growth and the capture of incremental market share. Evaluates needs of the regional communities and develops business and operational plans to address those opportunities. Tracks business improvement plans as submitted and approved by department. Provides leadership and management to ensure assigned school or department leadership has the appropriate data to make timely and future state planning decisions about operating, capital, and cash to ensure financial sustainability. Manages and leads the financial staff across assigned school or department Coordinates with departmental heads and others to ensure effective service levels and cooperative relations. Serves on various committees. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and 8 years of financial analysis experience, including a thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations, required
Able to set priorities and manage competing demands.
Highly motivated and exhibit innovation, good judgement, and reliability in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
University experience utilizing Workday Financial System, AXIOM Budget System, COGNOS, and/or Grants & Endowments software preferred
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
Proven record of taking initiative and being proactive and a broad understanding of financial and policy implications within a university setting preferred

Responsibilities

Directs a team responsible for a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections for a specific school or department.
Develops, evaluates, and drives financial plans and policies.
Establishes metrics for, and drives, accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.
Has accountability for the performance and results of teams.
Develops and executes departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities.
Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility.
Implements functional or departmental strategy.
Assists in the development of costing concepts and mechanisms to create and maintain school or department financials.
Develops and analyzes reports to identify and investigate significant deviations in financial performance.
Directs and manages financial reporting, cost accounting, and revenue and expense tracking.
Develops, maintains, and implements reporting/analytical forms.
Provides senior financial analytical work for the most complex projects for assigned school or department financial operations.
Develops and tracks key performance indicators for the school or department and reports trends to leadership.
Utilizes enterprise-level reporting tools to develop reporting analytics which support operational decision-making and best practices for the school’s or department’s line of business.
Assists with developing and implementing performance improvement programs which create a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Performs market and needs analysis for new programs to support growth and the capture of incremental market share.
Evaluates needs of the regional communities and develops business and operational plans to address those opportunities.
Tracks business improvement plans as submitted and approved by department.
Provides leadership and management to ensure assigned school or department leadership has the appropriate data to make timely and future state planning decisions about operating, capital, and cash to ensure financial sustainability.
Manages and leads the financial staff across assigned school or department
Coordinates with departmental heads and others to ensure effective service levels and cooperative relations.
Serves on various committees.
Other duties as assigned.