Associate Director Finance (Neurology)

Associate Director Finance (Neurology)

The Department of Neurology is seeking an Associate Director Finance. The Associate Director Finance 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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with the finance leader of the unit and other key leaders 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications