Fiscal Operations Manager (Bloomberg)

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Business and Finance, The Fiscal Operations Manager (Bloomberg) is responsible for the overall administrative and fiscal operations and is accountable for meeting grant requirements, developing periodic reports, and complying with reporting specifications and deadlines. The Fiscal Operations Manager will be responsible for maintaining records of routine accounting transactions, assist in analysis and interpretation of accounting records for use by the Office of Business and Finance and the Office of the Dean; Compiles financial and analytical reports for presentation and submission to both internal and external reporting agencies as directed. The Fiscal Operations Manager will manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the grant program. This position will also be responsible for project management of the project and should have strong project management skills.

• Manage the day to day fiscal and administrative operations of the Bloomberg endowment program and budget
• Develop budget proposals, policies, and fiscal guidelines that support growth.
• Develop projection reports, business plans and advise leadership regarding strategies to meet fiscal needs.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Prepares monthly analysis of financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position of the project/program
• Prepares explanation of variance reports for performance.
• May establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting control procedures.
• Analyzes current and past budgets and accounting records of past and present operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to determine status of the School of Medicine budget performance and project future revenues and expenses.

• Assist in monitoring and developing scope, timeline, and budgets for large grants, industry collaborations, philanthropic efforts, and internal initiatives
• Provide Project Management support in preparing reports that summarize key progress and issues, including preparation of background documents and presentations to key stakeholders. Centrally managing active projects that includes leading operational meetings, administrative guidance to participating sites, and working with external vendors involved in project’s operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that require project management experience and an understanding of Meharry Medical College procedures and policies.
• Establish good networks with a wide variety of employees, as appropriate for the given project or effort, to assist with the implementation of change management plans.
• Assist the Associate Dean for Business and Finance with preparing Costing Allocations and collecting time and effort reports ensuring accuracy prior to inputting information into Workday for final approvals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Effective leadership and organizational skills;
• Proven ability to manage and lead staff in a changing environment;
• Development/strategic planning/marketing with multiple management abilities, including clinical, administrative, research, education, financial, human resources, facilities and information technology, and compliance;
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Expert level skills Microsoft office applications;
• Knowledge of quality assurance issues and techniques

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Healthcare Administration from an accredited college or university is required.
• Master of Business Administration with concentration in accounting, finance or healthcare administration is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in finance at an academic medical institution preferred.
• Experience working with a medical practice is preferred.

• Usual office environment
• Manual dexterity

• Visual and auditory acuity

• Able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time