Director, Finance

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Director, Finance will collaborate with the Senior Director, Finance in all aspects of physician compensation for UPMC. This role will lead the team in the standardization and documentation of processes including old and new compensation models, old and new pay administration, and the preparation of reporting, projections, analytics, internal and external audit support, as well as controllership/reconciliation. To successfully perform in this role, the incumbent must possess strong management, communication and organization skills in addition to strong understanding of healthcare, ideally with a focus on the physician side. The candidate must also have a strong ability to lead, manage, and mentor staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related business field required.
7 years of related work experience required.
2 years managerial or supervisory experience required.
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Responsibilities

Represent the Physician Compensation Department as required at internal and external functions as deemed necessary. When applicable, provide presentations concerning financial matters.
Coordinate, analyze, and report on provider compensation initiatives for use with internal management while leading the organization towards standardization and supporting documentation.
Use knowledge and expertise to lead team in financial interpretation, analysis and reporting, as well as in identifying opportunities to improve clinical and financial performance.
Investigate trends, feedback, and variances to derive micro and macro solutions to physician compensation expenses and processing.
Lead and train others to become the process expert for the team, ensuring support and cross training for the team.
Provide mentorship and aide in staff professional development.
Effectively manage staff performing various financial reporting and analysis functions. Meet department's objectives by establishing patterns and organizing the work of the department, as well as coordinating with stakeholders from other departments to achieve goals.
Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy and mission of UPMC by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations involving patients, visitors, clinical staff, co-workers, other UPMC staff and external contacts.
Work independentlywhen needed, be flexible, perform in stressful situations, and produce under pressure. Ability to remain highly motivated and results oriented to accomplish the goals and objectives established by executive management.
Lead the team to meet deadlines and turnaround times set by management (these deadlines and turnaround times will, at times, require the employee to work until the project is completed, meaning extended daily work hours, extended work weeks, or both).
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.