Director, Finance - Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time position for Director of Finance in Miami, Florida.

The Director, Finance acts as principal advisor regarding all financial matters which may affect the short-term or long-term financial success of the University. More specifically, the Director, Finance oversees the development, implementation, and administration of internal controls and operating systems and establishes financial policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax regulations, and existing federal and state laws.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees budgets and audit process for all facilities and provides appropriate training to management.

• Communicates financial policies and matters to appropriate finance committees.

• Advances annual, operating, and capital budgets.

• Prepares appropriate financial reports necessary to show overall financial performance.

• Assists in the development of strategies to maintain the financial well-being of the organization.

• Determines economic implications and feasibility for modifications to existing systems and installation of new systems.

• Provides financial analyses, feasibility studies, and others to translate strategic plan into quantifiable data and analysis.

• Cultivates and maintains payor contract relationships and develops joint venture and collaborative arrangements with external parties.

• Invests excess short-term and long-term cash and investment portfolios to maximize the return on investment while maintaining the safety of the investments.

• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.

- Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.

- Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.

- Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.

- Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.

- Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.

- Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff