The Department of Surgery is seeking an Associate Director Finance that reports to a senior finance leader in a school or large department with multiple functional areas and/or service lines. The position oversees and performs key financial functions of the designated area. This role performs complex financial analysis and planning. This role provides back-up for the finance leader of their unit and may directly supervise finance staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with the finance leader of the unit and other key leaders in their designated area in the development of annual operating and capital budgets
Perform trending analysis and work with finance staff and administrative leadership to develop projections and forecasts
Identify potential financial risks and partner with the finance leader of the unit to ensure strategic approaches are taken to address issues.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports, reconciliations and analyses
Train and coach departmental finance staff and administrative leaders in effective financial management
Work with administrative leaders and finance staff to resolve budget issues and other financial reporting/compliance/audit issues
Review and authorize transactions as necessary to ensure expenditures are in compliance with institutional policies and governmental regulations
Partner with the finance leader of the unit in the development of financial models in support of new initiatives and programs/products
Design and maintain financial models to evaluate "what if" scenarios to reflect possible changes in key areas
Perform research, investigation, and financial review of new proposals for expansion or enhancement
Serve as back up for the finance leader of the unit at university-wide and divisional meetings as requested
Serve on project committees and working groups
Handle special projects at the direction of the unit leader
Perform other related duties as requested.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Partners with Administrator and DOF on strategic financial planning, advising on departmental growth, and serving as primary contact for CPA, SOM, and JHM leadership on financial matters.
Manages all financial lines of business (clinical, research, gift, endowment, etc.) with revenues exceeding $110 million, monitoring profitability and complexity.
Develops and maintains management systems (spreadsheets, databases) to support financial oversight.
Reviews monthly account and business plan activity, correcting errors and reporting issues to leadership.
Analyzes and reports on clinical practice finances, including faculty P&L statements with quarterly updates.
Collaborates with Chair and faculty to develop strategies for discretionary fund use supporting teaching, research, and patient care.
Prepares departmental operating budget for SOM submission.
Produces monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership, along with special reports as needed.
Reviews and manages accounts/cost centers, establishing or eliminating them as necessary.
Holds regular meetings with division leadership to review financial performance; coordinates closely with JHU Finance on reporting and projects.
Leads program planning and development, creating detailed business plans for new/existing clinical and research programs, including market assessment, capital needs, and implementation.
Formulates tactical business plans with administrative leaders and partner institutions.
Produces department dashboards and complex financial reports for forecasting and analysis.
Develops and updates staff job descriptions for financial roles, coordinating with SOM HR on grading and salaries.
Makes recommendations to Chair, Administrator, and DOF.
Maintains space and equipment inventories in compliance with SOM and government guidelines.
Provides departmental information to School, Hospital, and external entities as needed.
Oversees staff managing payroll expense distribution and e-forms, ensuring policy compliance.
Serves as liaison between business office and unit areas, providing instruction and guidance on procedures.
Uses software applications to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.
Designs systems to control, monitor, and reconcile expenses; trains relevant personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business or related field
Eight years of progressively responsible financial and administrative management experience.
Supervisory experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
Professional experience in higher education or an academic medical center.
Classified Title: Associate Director Finance
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Sur Finance East Baltimore
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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