Plans, directs, and coordinates the financial activities of the assigned signature service line(s) across WVU Hospitals (WVUH) and University Health Associates (UHA). Financial oversight includes budget development, variance analysis, financial forecasting and management reporting. This position will work closely with the service line leadership team(s) to ensure accurate budgeting and strong monitoring of financial results across the clinical and research aspects of the service line(s). In addition, the position will lead a team of financial analysts in providing day-to-day financial support to service line leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience in accounting/finance field.

2. Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in Healthcare or Research Industry.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Facilitates the annual strategy and budget process for the service line(s) in collaboration with the leadership team.

2. Leads and manages complex financial projects in collaboration with appropriate leadership and foundation organizations

3. Leads the establishment of robust financial processes and protocol for the research and commercialization business of the service line(s), including analyzing new opportunities, forecasting, monitoring and reporting financial results.

4. Leads day to day financial operations for the service line(s), including serving as service line liaison to Revenue Cycle departments for both WVUH & UHA.

5. Oversees the capital budget process for the service line(s) with directors and managers in accordance with WVUH and UHA capital budget procedures and policies.

6. Oversees on-going actual-to-budget variance analysis and forecasting. Communicates directly with service line and Finance leadership regarding negative variances.

7. Continuously identifies budget performance improvement and margin enhancement opportunities and communicate to Finance and service line leadership.

8. Directs and evaluates financial processes to maximize efficiency in daily service line Finance operations.

9. Coordinates the completion of financial analysis related to and in support of new services, provider and staffing needs, and long term strategic initiatives of the service line(s).

10. Collaborates with Finance & Reimbursement team on the completion of larger scale financial projections related to the service line(s).

11. Oversees the work and development of the relevant financial analyst team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May need to sit during extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software

2. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

3. Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

5. Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems

Additional Job Description:

Position's focus will be specific to the Cancer Service Line across WVUHS.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)

Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:
541 WVUH Accounting

Address:
1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia