Senior Director – HSC Business Affairs

Senior Director – HSC Business Affairs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in financial reporting and compliance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners

Responsibilities

• Direct the administration of the finance and business services of the department’s academic, research and clinical components
• Assist the Chairman by making recommendations to meet current budgetary commitments and future obligations
• Analyze and audit systems, policies and procedures and initiate changes to provide effective business management and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as necessary
• Understanding and developing a long-term business vision with a focus on strategic initiatives
• Oversee accounts receivable for the department and faculty practice and make recommendations for hospital and other outside contracts based on pro forma analysis
• Oversee and participate with processes for recruitment, hiring and retention of faculty and staff
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the budgeting, accounting, purchasing, financial and human resource processes of the department and faculty practice
• Make recommendations related to organizational structures and establish new positions in relation to departmental needs including clinical operations
• Monitor and track faculty productivity from all sites to be utilized for compensation package
• Assist Chairman with annual review of faculty effort, productivity and guide budgeting and funding sources based on the review
• Oversee and monitor the activities of the central billing office
• Oversee audits of billing services to assure compliance for reimbursement of services provided
• Oversee administration of facilities including, but not limited to, space needs and solutions
• Manage and direct research and education activity ensuring departmental compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Business, Public Health, or Healthcare Management
• 8 years of related experience with at least five years of professional management experience in a high volume, complex academic department or medical school
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
• Experience with data analytics and displaying key data and trends in an easy-to-understand visual format to help with decision-making
• Experience in managing and billing for surgical practices within a surgical department
• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) can be advantageous