The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 102 full-time faculty members, 220 voluntary faculty members, 20 physicians employed on MSP agreements, 25 doctors employed by the VA or other facilities, 77 accredited and 13 non-accredited trainees and 100 career staff. Activities are organized in 13 subspecialty divisions. Annual expenditures across the Department total over $66.5M with a global research portfolio of over $19M. Surgery is a target for aggressive growth in the Health System clinical strategic plan. The Department houses the Center for the Future of Surgery, a unique educational and research unit that to date has trained over 20,000 unique learners.

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

The incumbent will perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations. Regularly review and analyze data, identify problematic areas and irregular expenditures; research causes, and make recommendations on possible corrective courses of action. Applies financial concepts to process, review, and approve financial transactions. Responsible for regular and ad hoc reporting on operating performance of departmental and income funds. Approves financial transactions, verifying chart string and funding. Making recommendations as needed.

Incumbent will provide transactional support across the divisions, targeting specific issues that may impact a department financial portfolio (Project 0, default accounts, sponsored project, general funds, etc.).

Prepares basic financial and resource reports and/or analysis for internal department constituents. Examples include periodic financial reports, staff/faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees. Financial and/or resource analysis could include budgetary analysis, financial analysis, forecasts, projections, staff or faculty salary or FTE analysis, student enrollment analysis, recharge or general rate analysis (parking rates, copier rates, capital project rates, student health charges) student fees (self-supporting programs, professional school fees, course material fees, etc.) contracts and grants analysis, endowment income, fungibility of funds, working capital, depreciation, new building funds, etc. Provides oversight and recommendations with monthly financial summary reporting to clinical and non-research faculty. Ensure proper communication and integration in instances where department funds are affected. Process funding changes and corresponding payroll transfers.

• Six (6) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two (2) years of related experience/training.

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.

• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to function as a member of a team.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.