Director, Finance - Pathology

The Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Director, Finance to work on-site in Miami, FL.

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.

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.

Education:

Master’s degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge of business and management principles. Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan. Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Department Specific Functions Responsible for the preparation of departmental budget, ensures compliance with applicable restrictions, and makes recommendations for cost reduction. Provides recommendations and ideas regarding operational initiatives to senior managing staff and leadership. Ensures department compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. Prepares department performance reports and creates content for presentations. Develops business strategies and supervises critical path activities to troubleshoot or elevate problems.

Responsible to implement actions items and ensure timely follow up on all assigned projects. Liaises to department and external sources to ensure business operations run smoothly. 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.

Provide accurate and timely management and decision-making information; highlighting improvement initiatives and action plans for assigned departments. Participate and contribute on the design and development of business initiatives to include key performance indicators and benchmarks…