Strategic Health Finance & Operations Leader

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director of Clinical Affairs at the University of South Florida provides strategic financial and operational leadership for Clinical Affairs and USF Health, supporting the financial management, accountability, and performance of clinical operations within a complex academic healthcare environment.

This role delivers executive-level financial analysis, guidance, and decision support on complex organizational matters; partners with clinical and administrative leaders to align financial

Qualifications

• Strong strategic financial leadership experience in a large, complex organization.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff and to align financial and administrative priorities.
• Experience partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, including the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-/quarter-/year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards; maintain internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Oversee accounts payable and purchasing functions, including supplier management and procurement controls.
• Serve as primary finance contact for annual external financial statement audit; coordinate schedules and documentation.
• Oversee preparation and filing of the annual Form 990; coordinate with external tax advisors for compliance.
• Lead and develop accounting and AP/purchasing staff; implement process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Senior Director of Clinical Affairs at the University of South Florida provides strategic financial and operational leadership for Clinical Affairs and USF Health, supporting the financial management, accountability, and performance of clinical operations within a complex academic healthcare environment.

This role delivers executive-level financial analysis, guidance, and decision support on complex organizational matters; partners with clinical and administrative leaders to align financial