Assistant Director Health System Operations Finance

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!JOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Director of Health System Operations Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial performance and operational efficiency of the Health System Operations team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of the UT Southwestern Medical Group, this role provides strategic financial and operational leadership, drives process improvement, and ensures alignment between financial management and operational goals. Performance oversight will also be shared with the Health System Chief Operating Officer. The Assistant Director will play a critical role in budgeting, financial planning, and cost optimization to enhance overall Health System performance in collaboration with system ancillary services and other departments and locations within the Health System.BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Experience8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, and analysis.Additional post-graduate education (Master's degree, PhD) may be considered in lieu of stated experience requirement on a year for year basis.PreferredEducationMaster's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessExperienceExperience working in healthcare financeJOB DUTIESFinancial OperationsPlans, organizes and evaluates the financial functions and reporting of assigned system ancillary services, and other assigned departments or Health System locations.Supervises the coordination, preparation and analysis of complex financial and operational reports, pro formas, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecast across assigned system ancillary services, and other assigned departments or Health System locations.Develops and helps implement financial strategies that support Health System operational objectives and the long-term financial health of the organization.Oversees the preparation and execution of annual operational budgets for Health System Operations in collaboration with Health System leadership.Manages and validates information to support developing trends to assist with forecasts and management decision making within scope.Manages revenue management by monitoring reimbursement rates and review price/cost structure of service line; coordinates with Chargemaster to team to ensure Chargemaster accuracy.Manages capital project process for Health System Operations and create proformas for justifications.Act as a resource for information and initiatives related to continual improvement of KPIs and operational objectives.Remains current with and progressively learns industry trends, analytics techniques and appropriate financial systems necessary to complete essential job functions.In coordination with the GME Office, HS Finance, UH leadership, supports the UH GME funding modelLeadershipManages and/or mentor financial and analytics staff to ensure optimal operational, financial, and analytical knowledge.Collaborates with other departments including but not limited to Hospital, Ambulatory, and Business Affairs Finance, Accounting, Decision Support and Analytics.Performs other duties as assigned.SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.EEO