Director Finance - Cancer

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a strategic Finance Director to plan, forecast, and report on the Cancer Service Line’s financial performance. You will lead a team of analysts, partner with service line leadership, and coordinate with the finance and revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate, compliant results.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term financial planning within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Leadership and supervisory experience evident with 2+ years.
• CPA or MBA/Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the annual budget process for the service line in collaboration with leadership.
• Leads complex financial projects with appropriate leadership and foundation teams.
• Establishes robust financial processes for research and commercialization activities.
• Oversees day-to-day financial operations and acts as liaison to Revenue Cycle for WVUH & UHA.
• Oversees capital budgeting and variance analysis with service line leaders.

Skills

Computer databases

Spreadsheet software

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance or business administration

CPA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the financial activities of the assigned signature service line(s) across WVU Hospitals (WVUH) and University Health Associates (UHA). Financial oversight includes budget development, variance analysis, financial forecasting and management reporting. This position will work closely with the service line leadership team(s) to ensure accurate budgeting and strong monitoring of financial results across the clinical and research aspects of the service line(s). In addition, the position will lead a team of financial analysts in providing day-to-day financial support to service line leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of experience in accounting/finance field.
• Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Healthcare or Research Industry.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the annual strategy and budget process for the service line(s) in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Leads and manages complex financial projects in collaboration with appropriate leadership and foundation organizations
• Leads the establishment of robust financial processes and protocol for the research and commercialization business of the service line(s), including analyzing new opportunities, forecasting, monitoring and reporting financial results.
• Leads day to day financial operations for the service line(s), including serving as service line liaison to Revenue Cycle departments for both WVUH & UHA.
• Oversees the capital budget process for the service line(s) with directors and managers in accordance with WVUH and UHA capital budget procedures and policies.
• Oversees on-going actual-to-budget variance analysis and forecasting. Communicates directly with service line and Finance leadership regarding negative variances.
• Continuously identifies budget performance improvement and margin enhancement opportunities and communicate to Finance and service line leadership.
• Directs and evaluates financial processes to maximize efficiency in daily service line Finance operations.
• Coordinates the completion of financial analysis related to and in support of new services, provider and staffing needs, and long term strategic initiatives of the service line(s).
• Collaborates with Finance & Reimbursement team on the completion of larger scale financial projections related to the service line(s).
• Oversees the work and development of the relevant financial analyst team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May need to sit during extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Standard office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems

Additional Job Description:

Position's focus will be specific to the Cancer Service Line across WVUHS.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

541 WVUH Accounting

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer:

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.