Director Finance - Research Department

Childrens Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations in the Research department. This full-time, primarily remote role involves managing billing compliance, grant processes, and financial performance to support research initiatives. Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Finance and Research Operations/Administration.
• Experience with billing and grant management in a research setting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage financial analysts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research billing and financial compliance.
• Manage grant financial processes and monitor spending.
• Develop standards for billing accuracy and quality control.

Skills

Financial Management

Grant Management

Billing Compliance

Team Management

Operational Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, recognizing that their health is crucial to this goal.Through cutting-edge treatments and our affiliation with UT Southwestern, we aim to deliver an exceptional patient and family experience, ensuring every moment contributes to their well-being.Our commitment extends beyond our organization to the broader community, striving to make a significant difference in children's lives and promote a brighter, healthier future for all.

Position Summary:
The Director of Finance oversees the implementation of strategies to support financial and business objectives in the Research department. This role is the primary financial lead for research activities at Children's Health, advising on research financial administration best practices. The role involves maintaining relationships with principal investigators, physicians, the research community, and other stakeholders to achieve departmental goals. The individual will identify initiatives to improve financial efficiency by reducing expenses and increasing revenue, participate in research administration training, develop team members, and manage ad hoc projects.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

1. Billing & RBR: Oversee the EPIC Research Billing Review module, ensure billing compliance, revenue capture, and proper invoicing for all research projects, including coordination with UTSW studies and industry-sponsored studies. Manage patient stipends and third-party vendor contracts.
2. Grant Management: Oversee pre- and post-award financial processes for CCRAC, collaborate with foundation staff, assist with grant budgets, and monitor spending for various grants.
3. Research Fee Schedule: Create and coordinate the annual Research Fee Schedule, including rates for clinical procedures, laboratory, pharmacy, and personnel, in collaboration with research leadership.
4. UTSW Relationship Management: Manage Labor Service Order Agreements, coordinate pricing for UTSW studies, and liaise with principal investigators and leadership.
5. Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor A/R balances, resolve overdue invoices, and coordinate with UTSW departments, providing regular AR reports to leadership.
6. Quality Control: Develop standards to improve billing accuracy, validate the Research Fee Schedule, and lead invoice quality reviews.

Staff Management: Manage Financial Analysts, assign duties, evaluate performance, and oversee hiring and termination decisions.

Financial Management: Analyze financial performance, monitor variances, oversee budgeting, and support operational and capital planning.

Operational Management: Ensure process alignment with division goals, support budget creation, and monitor regulatory changes in research billing.

This is a full-time, primarily remote position, with occasional travel required.

Work Experience: Minimum 10 years in Finance and Research Operations/Administration.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Certified Research Administrator preferred.

We put our people first. We value diversity and are committed to culturally effective care and creating a supportive environment for all.

Children’s Health is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.