Senior Director, Finance Service Delivery Unit Clinical Departments

## Senior Director, Finance Service Delivery Unit Clinical Departments Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR34347
** Department
* * BSD AFA - Accounting
** About the Department
** The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.
The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):
MISSION:
As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.
VISION:
Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.
VALUES:

• Commit to Excellence:
We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.  
• Embrace Curiosity:
We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation.  
• Embody Equity:
We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.  
• Grow Together:
We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.  
• Make a Difference:
We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.  
• Take Ownership:
We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.
The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.
** Job Summary
** The job manages multiple teams of managers and professional staff responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the assets. Develops strategy for accounting and financial records and reports.
The Senior Director, Finance Service Delivery Unit (Senior Director) leads and manages a team of finance professionals and provides strategic direction, supports professional development, and ensures high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. The Senior Director fosters a collaborative and inclusive team culture, sets clear expectations, and aligns team efforts with institutional goals and priorities. The Senior Director will work with supported units to manage budget development, financial projections, proformas for business plan development, compensation and productivity analysis, general ledger, fund management, monthly and annual close processes, in addition to working with BSD Finance on accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
This role has accountability to the departments it supports, while being administratively enabled by BSD Finance. The Senior Director will create a culture where the SDU staff identify as extensions of the departments. The Senior Director…