This is a local on-site/Hybrid position.  Must live in area, or be willing to relocat here.

Top candidates will have variance reporting and budgeting experience in the healthcare industry.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position manages the human resources, customer service and financial management functions of the assigned financial management area within the organization. In support of the goals and mission of the organization, the incumbent oversees departmental financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. This position acts as a catalyst between departments, customers, physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.

Talent Management

• Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.

Financial Management

• Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
• Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
• Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.

EPE/Service

• Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
• Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.

Quality

• Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
• Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).

Performance Management

• Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
• Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.

Building Relationships

• Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
• Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Budgeting and variance reporting in the healthcare industry; able to forecast using historical data.
• Very proficient in Excel, SQL, and Microsoft suite.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to determine the appropriate staff mixes to support patient and customer needs.

• Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills.

• Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment, or equivalency.
• 5 years of professional level experience (healthcare setting preferred).
• Working knowledge of financial systems, databases, and business intelligence.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Preferred

• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and Microsoft suite.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Four years of more progressively responsible management experience.
• Master's degree in a related area, or equivalency.
• Familiar with establishing budgets for a healthcare organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.