Director of Budget and Finance

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Direct and coordinate the preparation of the operational budget for the entity; direct monitoring of fiscal operations for compliance with the approved budget; implement University policies and guidelines as they relate to budget and payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree program in an accounting or business-related field.
• Seven years of related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying general accounting principles, personnel practices and coordination of major administrative functions.
• A master's degree in a related field, such as business or health administration, may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• SUPERVISION
• BUDGET PROJECTIONS
• ANALYZE TRENDS
• INTERVIEWING SKILLS
• PERSONNEL PRACTICES
• ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
• DUKE PAYROLL SYSTEM
• OFFICE PROCEDURES
• DUKE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
• BILLING/COLLECTIONS
• INSURANCE CLAIMS
• CORRESPONDENCE
• PC WORDPROCESSING SOFTWARE
• PC SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE
• PC DATABASE MGT SOFTWARE

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant or Master’s of Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating the preparation of the operational budget for the entity, monitoring fiscal operations to ensure compliance with the approved budget and adherence to University policies and payroll guidelines, and overseeing all aspects of Duke University Hospital’s operating budget, including the development of the annual fixed budget, periodic forecast updates, and the maintenance of the long-range strategic financial plan ($4.2B in Revenue).
• Financial oversight & operations for the DUHS Clinical Laboratories, including month-end close and reporting, operating and capital budgeting, as well as business plans and contract analysis.
• Direct monthly measurement and tracking for initiatives within DUH's margin improvement portfolio.
• Oversees consolidated monthly reporting for DUH, including flash financial statement, general ledger variance analysis, and presentations.
• Reviews and communicates DUH cost structure changes for budgeting and cost accounting processes to the DUHS Decision Support team.
• Serves as the liaison with Corporate Finance.
• Oversight of ad-hoc financial analyses (as needed).
• Serves as the Finance Director for the Solid Organ Transplant service line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director