General Summary

Under the general direction, directs budgeting, cost accounting, decision support reporting, analysis and decision support operations activities for the hospital(s) within the University of Maryland Medical System.. This position is directly responsible for supporting Senior Management, Clinical Chiefs and Clinical Administrators with information required for business decisions. The Director is also responsible for the establishment of goals, objectives and standards of performance; development and implementation of policies and procedures; interpretation and insurance of compliance with relevant policies and procedures, standards, regulations and codes to personnel as they relate to decision support.

Principle Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Directs the budgeting activities of various entities of the University of Maryland Medical System including the preparation of budgets as well monitoring and reporting on financial statement variances to budget.

2. Prepares routine financial reporting for the organization including but not limited to:

A. Volume reporting

B. Productivity reporting

C. FTE and salary reporting

3. Directs the maintenance and utilization of the cost accounting module of the Horizon Performance Manager (“HPM”) system.

A. Analyzes, assesses and implements cost accounting rules utilizing appropriate methodologies to accurately capture and maintain procedural costs for Medical Center operations.

B. Educates internal and external customers on the methodologies behind cost accounting data and appropriate usage.

C. Directs the planning and preparation of future cost accounting analyses to aid management in financial decision making.

4. Directs financial reporting and analysis utilizing decision support data.

A. Facilitates routine preparation and distribution of quarterly Clinical Program profit / (loss) statements.

B. Supports Clinical Programs with routine and ad hoc analysis regarding financial performance.

C. Directs the planning and preparation of future analyses to aid senior management in decision making.

5. Directs the preparation of Clinical Program Budgets.

A. Works with Clinical Programs to assess financial impact of proposed changes including volume and staffing levels.

B. Utilizes projected volumes, revenues and expenses to produce detailed budgets by Program.

6. Directs the overall operations of all decision support systems including supervising operations issues; supervising UMMC Finance relationship with UMMC ITG; supervising UMMC relationship with software vendors; and providing strategic direction.

7. Manages and directs a staff of Managers and Decision Support Analysts.

A. Performs individual performance evaluations and recommends and/or initiates disciplinary actions, as needed. Establishes clear and concise work procedures and expectations, assessing performance levels by monitoring results and providing positive and constructive feedback.

B. Assures timely and accurate completion of work by monitoring daily work activities. Reviews weekly workload and re-align priorities as needed.

C. Trains staff on new practices and promotes professional development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Hospital Administration required. MBA or Master’s Degree preferred. Decision support experience may be substituted for graduate education.
• Seven (7) years progressively responsible financial planning, financial systems, financial analysis, budgeting or accounting experience required. Healthcare related finance background strongly preferred.
• Five (5) years supervisory/management responsibility is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive Multi-Specialization working knowledge of the HPM System and how it relates to at least three of the following specialty areas: Clinical Analysis, Business Development, Budget Analysis, Strategic Financial Planning & Subsidiary Ventures, Cost Accounting, or Managed Care. Ability to teach others and act as a department resource of expertise.
• Ability to tactfully motivate and guide all levels of staff while maintaining required degree of confidentiality and purpose. May often be called upon to address groups of various sizes, discuss/debate alternatives with other professionals and/or arbitrate differences of opinion and/or focus.
• Ability to judge the level of confidentiality of information/activities involved in and exhibits integrity in use of dissemination of such information.
• Expert knowledge of spreadsheets (i.e., Microsoft Excel), databases (i.e., Microsoft Access), word processing programs (i.e., Microsoft Word), graphic/specialty and other finance-related software programs. Ability to teach others and act as a department resource of expertise.
• Highly proficient mathematical and analytical skills. Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial data.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and team leadership skills are required to develop and implement efficient work processes, and to resolve difficult, conflict-oriented situations. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to work with various clinical department heads, financial management and senior management staff and to supervise professional and clerical staff.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $74.72-$86.74

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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