Senior Director, Finance and Administration

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

As the Senior Director of Finance and Business Operations , under the direction of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Administrator, you will provide the broadest span of control, provides daily management of CIBMTR financial and business operations to support the strategic initiatives of the center. Provide direction and guidance to the Senior Business Manager(s), Financial Analysts Grant Coordinators and Director of Advancement to facilitate the achievement of CIBMTR business objectives and goals.

Responsibilities :

• Interacts with various MCW institutional personnel regarding financial issues and analysis; including but not limited to budgeting, opportunity / risk analysis, volume analysis, financial forecasting, and establishing new strategic investment funding.
• Oversees the management and preparation of the annual operating budgets and all reporting surrounding such budget. Works with department administrators (secondary funding), and CIBMTR functional directors in developing their budget needs.
• Under the direction and oversight of the CIBMTR Administrator, supports business functions of the CIBMTR, including HR and administrative activities, procurement of supplies and services, and facilities maintenance.
• Monitors CIBMTR Advancement activities and annual Tandem meeting financial performance.
• Oversees the preparation of various budget analyses including financial key performance indicators and performance measurements utilizing volume statistics and decision support tools. Responds to financial analysis requests of senior management in a timely fashion and delegates responsibilities accordingly.
• Assist the Center Administrator with the preparation of business plans and analysis related to strategic initiatives.
• Ensures revenue and A / R are accurately stated in financial reports. Collaborates with finance team in revenue cycle operations on revenue cycle metrics and initiatives.
• Oversees the analysis and interpretation of monthly financial results (actual vs. budget analysis), identifying trends as well as opportunities and risks. Works with MCW budget office, department administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that costs are accurately charged to appropriate areas so that information is accurately reflected in monthly financial and responsibility statements.
• Oversees the preparations of detailed information for CIBMTR senior scientific leadership and directors on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis through various reporting mechanisms.
• Oversees all processes and procedures relating to financial reporting operations of CIBMTR, including but not limited to budgetary analyses, month end / year end close, financial data / volume data analysis & financial forecasting.
• Provide direction and support to the CIBMTR Advisory Committee on the financial strategy and planning of Bi-campus research activities.
• Lead / support budget development for large federal CIBMTR grants; lead, direct, oversee system / system submissions to National Institute of Health (NIH) / National Cancer Institute (NCI) and / or other federal agencies.
• Develop and maintain key reports for reporting performance against the budget, internal and external requirements to drive accountability and transparency. Prepare information and reports that forecast trends, analyze performance results, and address financial concerns.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of financial, technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness. Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Preferred Schedule :

Position Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum education : Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum experience : 10 years

Certification : CITI training required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred education : MBA preferred

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