Strategic Finance Leader – Academic Medical Dept

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account with IU contrib

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a senior Financial Leader for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to provide strategic financial oversight across a multi-site operation. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost controls while collaborating with clinical faculty and university partners.

The incumbent will supervise financial staff, develop long-range models, and present complex data to leadership to drive sustainable financial decision-making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with financial controls and accounting standards.
• Experience with grants administration and university financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department financial operations and reporting.
• Leads budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts.
• Advises leadership with actionable financial analysis.
• Manages grants and foundation funds in compliance.
• Supervises financial staff and mentors Analysts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Strategic leadership

Cost accounting

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Compliance & controls

Grants accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Indiana University is seeking a senior Financial Leader for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to provide strategic financial oversight across a multi-site operation. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost controls while collaborating with clinical faculty and university partners.

The incumbent will supervise financial staff, develop long-range models, and present complex data to leadership to drive sustainable financial decision-making and