Manager, UHealth Strategic Finance

University of Miami•Medley, FL

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About The Position

The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Finance in the UHealth Strategic Finance Department. SUMMARY The Manager, Finance – Central (H) coordinates the daily financial activities and functions for the assigned division(s) including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. Furthermore, the Manager, Finance – Central (H) ensures all the University’s financial operations follow applicable governmental rules and regulations and provides mentorship and training to department staff regarding financial issues. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Oversees the budget preparation process and monitors department performance against budget. Prepares and monitors staffing benchmarks. Translates long-range strategy into executable business cases and financial planning. Assists department with performing economic evaluation of new programs and equipment. Performs trend analyses and volume projections. Evaluates spending trends and develops strategies that will ensure compliance with budgets. Drives the strategic direction and financial long-term investment process. Forms and maintains effective partnerships across organizational boundaries. Formulates monthly and annual financial statements and ensures the filing of quarterly payroll tax returns. 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.

Requirements

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.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversees the budget preparation process and monitors department performance against budget.
Prepares and monitors staffing benchmarks.
Translates long-range strategy into executable business cases and financial planning.
Assists department with performing economic evaluation of new programs and equipment.
Performs trend analyses and volume projections.
Evaluates spending trends and develops strategies that will ensure compliance with budgets.
Drives the strategic direction and financial long-term investment process.
Forms and maintains effective partnerships across organizational boundaries.
Formulates monthly and annual financial statements and ensures the filing of quarterly payroll tax returns.
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.