Director of Finance
Company: National Community Pharmacists Association
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
SEARCH EXTENDED The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
College of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of
Director of Finance. The College of Pharmacy sets a national
standard of excellence in pharmaceutical research, education, and
clinical practice. Founded in 1859, the College is the oldest
academic unit of the University of Illinois System. The College is
currently ranked 7th in the nation by US News and World Report and
is among the largest and most comprehensive pharmacy practice
programs in the nation, including faculty practitioners in
essentially all clinical specialties and preceptors in more than
900 diverse pharmacy practices sites. The College is among the top
national tier of pharmacy schools for student diversity, faculty
publications, patient care and outreach programs, and
entrepreneurial endeavors. The College of Pharmacy is looking for
an individual to provide leadership and management of the College
of Pharmacy fiscal operations and oversee financial and budgetary
operations for the ambulatory and clinical pharmacy enterprise. We
seek an individual who is forward thinking, committed to diversity,
technically competent, and independently driven. The midpoint
salary range for this position is $140,000.00. - -UIC offers an
excellent benefits package which includes health, vision, dental
and life insurance and participation in the State Universities
Retirement System (SURS). - Benefits also include paid holidays,
generous vacation and sick time, as well as many optional benefits.
Information for the University's remote work policy can be found -
-For additional information on our benefits please - . Duties:
- Develop, implement, and monitor annual financial operations and
capital budgets for the Ambulatory Pharmacy Services unit. - Areas
of responsibility include: Accounts payable and receivable,
budgeting, cost accounting, and revenue cycle (charge capture,
denial reduction, reimbursement optimization) to optimize savings
and revenue and maintain compliance across UI Health.
- Oversee and manage college and department finance staff and is
accountable for financial management, principles, and business
processes. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that
group objectives are met. - Hire, train, develop and manage staff
to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group
objectives.
- Define, develop, shape and implements policy and procedures
including but not limited to budget development and financial
management, funds flow oversight, budget modeling/forecasting,
resource allocation, operational policies and procedures, and data
management.
- Advise on budget and financial policy and procedures; provide
business and financial oversight; monitor and guide in maintaining
compliance and fiscal responsibility; maintain compliance with
university, state, federal and professional standards
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and
present to various constituents including College, Department of
Pharmacy Practice, Ambulatory Pharmacy and Hospital
leadership.
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs
in providing oversight and control of the college budget and
allocation of resources for appropriate faculty and staff
compensation, start-up funding and reallocation of funds.
- Establish metrics, analyze, and leverage data and best practice
insights during action planning, respond to professional
association and accreditation surveys, and prepare internal and
external administrative reports on topics such as labor and
economic data, financial modeling to achieve capital projects,
trends and forecasting.
- Represent the college to university and system-level financial
units; serve on key department, college and campus committees.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special
projects as assigned Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's
degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration
or related field required. - Master's degree in finance, business
or accounting preferred. A minimum of five years financial
management experience required, including experience as a financial
administrator preferably in higher education, healthcare, or
clinical operations. Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal policies and
procedures, financial systems, and experience with data analytical
tools required. Experience/training in generally accepted
accounting practices and project management required. - Excellent
oral and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated
knowledge in pharmacy finance processes, particularly with pharmacy
programs and systems (i.e. 340B programs, EPIC, Macrohelix,
clinical revenue cycle management) preferred. Active membership in
a recognized professional finance association preferred. For
fullest consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete
application including the names and contact information of three
professional references in the application, plus a cover letter of
interest and resume/CV by May 6, 2022. The position will remain
open until filled. - The University of Illinois at Chicago is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an
individual with a disability. Offers of employment by the
University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the
University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the
candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks
and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the
position being offered. Additional information regarding such
pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable
during the hiring process. The University of Illinois System
requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented
finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize
inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of
sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit
- University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to
receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek
approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University
processes.
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