Manager - Academic Finance Invoicing & Cash Management

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the academic financial team, focusing on research billing and compliance. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience, emphasizing strong communication and personnel management skills. The role involves developing policies, analyzing financial activities, and leading a team to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic finance team and manage billing and compliance.
• Develop policies for financial management in research.
• Collaborate with leadership for process improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Personnel Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Oversees key processes of the academic financial team of Advocate Health, including functions such as oversight and management responsibilities for all EPIC research billing activities, all clinical research post-award activities, and all cash management activities, which encompasses industry-sponsored and research-related agreements and awards, as assigned.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned Academic Finance team for Advocate Health, overseeing key functions such as billing, clinical research financial administration, invoicing, accounts receivable, cash management, etc. as appropriate in the assigned team.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to research billing and financial management.
• Analyze and evaluate activities and services, using continuous feedback and data to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance on research charge capture, billing compliance, and post-award financial issues to investigators, research staff, and financial services teams.
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulations, staying informed about industry developments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, investigators, and study teams to identify areas for continuous process improvement and deploy solutions.
• Develop and deliver training programs for research faculty and staff, covering post-award procedures and compliance regulations.
• Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Certification / Registration / License

n/a

Work Experience

Three years of experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Experience with computerized databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Personnel management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Clean office area. Remote work position.

Quiet environment

Subject to pressure or deadlines

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master’s Degree

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.