JOB SUMMARYProvides business advice and direction for the administrative support components of various teaching, patient care, and research activities of department. Manages, coordinates, and directs business activities of department having large, complex financial system.
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business or other related field.
- Experience
5 years of related experience in financial or accounting positions and
2 years of supervisory experience.
May consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
JOB DUTIES- Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates financial operation of department, including financial planning, budgeting, billing, and accounting functions. Oversees establishment of department accounting procedures.
- Constructs projections of department income and expenses, prepares yearly budgets for department, and provides regular financial reports to Chairman regarding department's financial status.
- Interprets policies and regulations concerning department's financial activities, including university policies and procedures and Federal and State agency guidelines.
- Directs and develops written justification to support budget proposals, expenditure items, and financial policy matters.
- Directs, manages, and supervises department's billing office. Develops and modifies patient billing procedures to allow optimum income generation. Assists in negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for professional services. Serves as primary liaison between department and MSRDP. Serves as departmental representative on appropriate committees and meetings.
- Develops and implements regular reporting and management level presentations to administration and faculty in department. Coordinates distribution and analysis of revenue and expenditure reports, develops presentations for department and faculty regarding clinical earning and distributions, and assists department faculty in understanding impact of financial data.
- Coordinates processes for reviewing, analyzing, and establishing fee schedules for department and its divisions. Assists Chairman with establishment of department incentive system and oversees its maintenance.
- Designs, executes, and maintains effective system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
