What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCE MANAGER position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #: 244081 Department: NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Appointing Department Web Address: https://neurosurgery.uw.edu/ Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 03/11/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,815 - $9,200 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Finance Manager to join their team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Management
Research, prepare, and present detailed financial reports to Department leadership, School of Medicine and UW Medicine Offices; independently execute sophisticated financial reports, collect, analyze, and synthesize data; make recommendations based on specific quantitative performance metrics like budget variance and ROI to ensure financial stability.
Collaborate with the Associate Director for Research and Finance to develop comprehensive annual budgets for the departments integrating state, research, clinical, and operational aspects.
Develop, assign, and monitor annual budgets for residency programs and other department initiatives, focusing on sustainability and strategic growth.
Manage faculty allowance, startup funding for both adult and pediatric programs.
Manage the contractual services for the professional sports team (NHL Kraken and NFL Seahawks, Olympics), SCH and the VA contracts for clinical faculty and services.
Oversee departmental compliance with University, state, and federal policies; lead all responses to audit requests, emphasizing risk management and compliance.
Financial Analysis
Conducts financial analysis to identify opportunities for the cost improvements that support multi departmental financial non-clinical and research service business objectives.
Develop and manage analytic timelines and products, develop work in progress/priority project lists, and provide regular status reports.
Utilize advanced financial modeling for reports and statements, and perform comparative analyses for centralized tracking of department budgets.
Provide independent advising, training, and reporting services to Vice-Chairs, enhancing department-wide financial acumen.
Provide independent advising, training, reconciliation, budgeting, analysis and reporting services to the Vice-Chairs with for all department budgets.
Strategic Planning and Process Improvement
Independently consults with department leaders to redesign work processes to enhance performance and standardization; create multiple financial scenario options for strategic planning and analysis.
Facilitate efficient and creative workflow improvements to develop and implement process improvements that align with the overall financial and business missions of the departments and the UW FIT initiatives.
Recognize, develop, and implement systems and processes that will ensure efficient and accurate delivery of accurate services.
Lead the departments through the UWFT change management initiatives, identifying workflow barriers and proposing innovative solutions; liaison with school and campus partners.
Manage finances against performance metrics, reporting on qualitive data for evaluations progress and improvement initiatives.
Ensure the overall structure and financial workflows of the departments remain efficient, and compliant with UW, State and Federal policies; ensures all standard operating procedures are documented and updated timely.
Staff Management and Leadership
Directly manage and supervise the day to day work of 1.0 FTE classified staff and hourly staff for the fiscal/research business unit.
Is responsible for merit eligibility, performance reviews, performance management, and corrective action.
Develop job descriptions, oversee recruitment, orientation and training, workflow management, schedules, and ensure compliance across all UW and federal HR policies and procedures.
Provide training to new faculty, staff and trainees as it relates to services related to finance and compliance.
Lead, build, and maintain strong working relationships with department faculty, staff, residents, central UW financial offices and outside vendors and institutions.
Represent the Departments with the centralized UWFT initiatives and staff; ensure transactions on behalf of the department are executed proactivity; makes recommendations for the improvement of workflows and business relationships.
Other Duties as Assigned 5%
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field.
Four years in Finance or Business.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Finance Manager to join their team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Management
Financial Analysis
Strategic Planning and Process Improvement
Staff Management and Leadership
Other Duties as Assigned 5%
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Salary : $6,815 - $9,200
