Cash Operations Senior Financial Analyst

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This role requires extensive experience in finance and accounting, particularly in healthcare operations. You will conduct large-scale analyses, manage interfaces with external vendors, and support financial performance evaluations. The position offers a chance to develop and assess business processes, ensuring compliance and effective communication across departments. If you are passionate about financial management and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Bachelor's degree required, CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess business processes related to Patient Financial Services.
• Utilize Hyperion and PeopleSoft for data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in developing operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Management

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Process Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Sr Financial Analyst is a financial accounting generalist position that requires extensive experience in various aspects of finance and accounting related to healthcare operations and financial management. The role involves conducting large-scale analyses on internal controls and financial processes, serving as a data interface between Finance/IT and operational departments, and possessing a thorough understanding of processes and systems across these areas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Process Planning: Develop and assess business processes related to Patient Financial Services and Back-Office Accounting, including documentation, control reviews, and compliance with ARMICS.
2. Process Development & Communication: Serve as a resource for process development, ensuring clear communication, and preparing for implementation within relevant departments and systems.
3. Decision Support & Data Management: Utilize Hyperion and PeopleSoft for data analysis, reporting, and communicating data limitations and strengths to stakeholders.
4. Reporting & Analytics: Create and tailor reports, analyze processes for improvements, and support financial performance evaluations.
5. Budgeting & Capital Planning: Assist in developing operating and capital budgets, analyze lease vs. purchase scenarios, and coordinate with asset management.
6. Performance & Variance Analysis: Review financial reports, perform account reconciliations, analyze variances, and develop year-end projections.
7. Staffing & Cost Analysis: Assess staffing levels, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure accuracy in revenue and expense recognition.
8. Interface & External Vendor Management: Manage interfaces with external accounts receivable vendors and support financial needs for related departments.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 7 years relevant experience
• Licensure: CPA preferred

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive computer use. Some travel may be required for meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia and UVA Health System are committed to diversity and are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics.