Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $250,000 and $325,000, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Vice Dean for Finance serves as the senior financial executive for the School of Medicine. The Vice Dean provides strategic leadership, facilitation, and oversight for all long-range fiscal planning, capital budgeting, and financial operations. This position acts as the primary advisor to the Dean, Chief of Staff, and Vice Deans on financial policy and business strategy, ensuring the school's fiscal health while managing complex "funds flow" relationships between the university and affiliated hospital systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform strategic fiscal planning. Provide leadership in long-range fiscal planning and goals for the school in coordination with Case Western Reserve University (central university) Finance. Develop and maintain tools for financial analysis of current and future strategic objectives for the School of Medicine and individual departments and center/institutes (departments) of the school. Serve as the strategic planning expert to medical school leadership in developing business plans for significant initiatives and operationalize new programs. Advise the dean on financial policy development and implementation. Responsive to requests from Faculty Council and committees of the faculty. (15%)
2. Develop data-driven strategy and business intelligence. Lead the development and execution of data management practices to drive overall institutional strategy. Leverage institutional and financial data to uncover insights, identify operational efficiencies, and forecast market trends. Transform complex financial datasets into actionable intelligence to guide executive decision-making, programmatic investments, and resource allocation across the medical school. (10%)
3. Oversee school budget and finances. Oversee the annual school budget process for the school in coordination with central university Finance, including the allocation of operating funds, endowments, and external revenue sources. Develop and implement policies to assure consistency and equity across academic and administrative departments. Advise on and interpret legal requirements and government regulations for financial reporting to ensure full compliance. (15%)
4. Develop and maintain a comprehensive forecasting program for capital and operating budgets in coordination with central university Finance to support effective capital management. Conduct analyses of strategic issues and develop capital performance targets. Maintain and update an overall strategic plan and a moving five-year financial plan for the School of Medicine. (15%)
5. Manage stakeholder and affiliate relations. Establish and reinforce effective lines of communication with the medical school in coordination with the central university Finance and with university staff and affiliated hospital finance officials, leadership, with special attention to dual paid faculty, trainees supported through joint programs and faculty and training activities. Provide counsel on financial issues to management, faculty, and staff. Balance complexities and ensure consistent financial practices and controls between affiliated entities. (15%)
6. Monitor faculty compensation and equity. Represent the dean and vice deans in projects involving faculty salaries in coordination with central university Finance. Work with department chairs to direct and manage the annual faculty salary-setting process. Monitor faculty salaries at peer institutions and maintain internal equity. Network with other institutions for benchmarking and best practices. Work with university and school human resources to coordinate faculty and staff financial needs and compensation. Responsive to requests from Faculty council and committees of the faculty. (10%)
7. In coordination with central university Finance, design and develop new financial models, systems, and financial productivity models. Ensure new systems allow the school to comply with reporting requirements created by new affiliation agreements. Create systems to support department staff in maintaining financial accountability. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Monitor performance, perform reviews and evaluations of actual-to-budget performance among the various departments during the budget cycle; monitor department budgets to ensure consistency with and support of the strategic initiatives. (5%)
2. Represent the medical school within the university for issues regarding financial planning and budgeting; coordinate finance matters with all appropriate partners while linking to university goals and objectives. (5%)
3. Perform other duties as assigned. (

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with dean, chief of staff, vice deans, finance and planning staff, and frequent contact with school leadership and center and department chairs.

University: Daily/weekly contact with university executive vice president and chief financial officer for Finance and Administration, Controller's Office, and Research Administration.

External: Regular contact with affiliated hospital financial/clinical leadership and peer institution finance officials at the medical school level.

Students: Little or no contact.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of all medical school central finance and budget staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning and directing work; appraising performance; and resolving problems. Indirectly supervises medical school administrators accountable for departmental financial functions and execution on budgetary targets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 10 or more years of progressive experience in financial management, administration, and/or audit required. Experience within a School of Medicine (or healthcare)

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. An MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a related field is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
2. Familiarity with Academic Medical Center (AMC) structures and complex funds-flow processes.
3. Exceptional negotiation and change management skills; ability to unify stakeholders.
4. Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize projects with a focus on results and deadlines.
5. Ability to communicate difficult or complex messages effectively and serve as a school advocate.
6. High motivation with a dedication to service and leadership within a team environment.
7. Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
8. Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
9. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
10. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment.