Finance & Business Manager

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking a seasoned operations leader to manage the business and finance operations for the Nebraska Center for Clinical and Translational Research (NeCCTR) and related units.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and centralized clinical trial invoicing for industry-funded studies, coordinating with VCR leaders to ensure financial integrity and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Management, Finance, Public Health or related field.
• Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Clinical Trials Financial, general accounting and personnel management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage the business and finance operations for NeCCTR and its units.
• Coordinate with VCR Directors of Business Operations, Research Finance Operations and Operations.
• Oversee campus-wide centralized clinical trial invoicing for industry-funded research.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the unit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

HR administration

Contract basics

MS Office

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration / Management / Finance / Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14986

Department

Department Clinical Research Center 50000598

Business Unit

Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the business and finance operations of the Nebraska Center for Clinical and Translational Research (NeCCTR) and its associated units; working in close coordination with the VCR Director of Business Operations, VCR Director of Research Finance Operations and VCR Director of Operations. It is also responsible for overseeing campus wide centralized clinical trial invoicing for industry funded research.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Management, Finance, Public Health or related field
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 5 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Leadership experience to include experience with Clinical Trials Financial, general accounting and personnel management
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General business acumen to include: common sense, good judgment, negotiation skills, financial statement knowledge including accurate interpretation and analysis, and ability to anticipate and forecast needs of the business unit/college.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Moderate proficiency in analytic reasoning to formulate budgets and administrative policies and processes.
Developing understanding of regulatory framework and internal controls (financial and compliance) and ability to apply them within the business unit/college.
Ability to assess risk and problem solve by critically evaluating alternative courses of action and arriving at solutions that are best for both the business unit/college and UNMC as a whole.
Understanding of human resource administration and related regulatory environment.
Developing style of participatory leadership and fosters a climate of respect and collegiality to include competency regarding: conflict management, supervision, mentoring, and team building.
Working knowledge of related technological resources/software to include enterprise systems and the MS Office suite.
Know when to elevate issues to direct supervisor. Demonstrated ability to develop basic contracts.

Preferred Education:

Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with grant preparation, and personnel management.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: SAP, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Research:
Understanding of pre-award budget preparation and related regulations such as Medicare coverage analysis, coordination of IRB or IACUC protocols, justifications. Understanding of post-award administration including set-up process, reconciliation, regular review, progress reports and close-out process.
Knowledge of and compliance with award-specific and relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations to include A-21 and A-133 requirements.
Understanding of strategic planning for research enterprise of division/department in collaboration with Chair or Division Chief.
Ability to act as liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, and collaborators across the enterprise.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Management, Finance, Public Health or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have leadership experience to include experience with Clinical Trials Financial, general accounting and personnel management?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have leadership experience to include experience with Clinical Trials Financial, general accounting and personnel management, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word , Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No



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