Manager, Financial Operations - Pathology

Position Summary Finance Manager to direct, lead and manage all fiscal affairs for the Department of Pathology within the College of Medicine (COM), and its clinical practice plan through The Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) and the Ohio State University Faculty Group Practice (FGP). Under the direction of the Department Administrator directs and preserves established financial and operational processing environment; ensures adherence to appropriate internal control structures and compliance with established fiscal policies, procedures, regulations and updates as appropriate; participates on executive team in overall management of department and may serve as Department Administrator in his/her absence; participates in short-term and long-term strategic planning activities for department and clinical practice group; develops and implements long-term financial plans and objectives; develops, implements and administers annual budgets including academic, earnings and practice plan budgets; oversees and controls departmental funds including operating, endowment, development, salary recovery and research start-up funds; manages and oversees all contracts and agreements, billing and accounts receivable, and accounting activities administration; develops, implements and administers annual budgets; develops, implements and periodically evaluates department fiscal policies and procedures; advises Department Administrator, Department Chair, and Board of Managers of private practice group on strategic and operational financial matters; gathers data and prepares financial reports including Sources and Uses across missions to include research, endowments and development funds; analyzes, interprets and prepares required OSUP/FGP fiscal reports; presents financial reports and performance indicators to department and clinical practice group leadership and members; recruits, hires and trains fiscal support staff; supervises and evaluates staff; reports to Chief Administrative Officer of Pathology. Job Duties Breakdown 40% - Directs, leads and manages all fiscal affairs for the Department of Pathology and its clinical practice plan under the direction of the Department Administrator; directs and preserves established financial and operational processing environment; ensures adherence to appropriate internal control structures and compliance with established fiscal policies, procedures and regulations; develops and implements long-term financial plans and objectives; develops, implements and periodically evaluates department fiscal policies and procedures; advises Department Administrator, Chair, and Board of Managers of the practice group on strategic and operational financial matters; oversees planning and preparation for and participates in internal and external audits; serves as fiscal liaison to the COM and OSUP/FGP. 25% - Develops, implements and administers annual budgets including earnings and academic and practice plan budgets; oversees and controls departmental funds including operating, endowment, development, salary recovery and research start-up funds; manages and oversees all contracts and agreements, billing and accounts receivable, and accounting activities and administration; reviews and authorizes all expenditures, journal entries, income and transfers; analyzes, interprets and reconciles financial reports; identifies discrepancies and determines resolution; reviews pathology research funds and provides financial analysis of potential or actual project overruns; develops and presents quarterly financial reports to department leadership and board of clinical practice group managers; serves as liaison with OSUP/FGP central business office for departmental patient accounts receivables (AR) including main AR, OSU Histology Lab LLC; initiates OSUPS monthly invoices for Part A and URL Part B; oversees preparation of OSUPS contract income and patient revenue budget; prepares OSUPS budgets. 20% - Oversees and manages faculty compensation including base salaries, incentives, research bonuses, annual merit compensation and supplemental compensation; prepares annual faculty salary budget within rank showing sources of funding for Department Chairman review; collaborates with Department Chair and Administrator to determine faculty compensation and salary adjustments; reviews, determines and prepares release time calculations; develops, prepares and monitors research metrics for review by department chair and vice chair of experimental research; prepares faculty productivity model for Department Chairman review; monitors and reviews clinical faculty logging records. 15% - Participates in overall management of department, may serve as Department Administrator in his/her absence; participates in short and long term strategic planning activities for department and clinical practice group; participates in and provides financial recommendation with pathology outreach program initiatives; oversees management of OSU Pathology Services (OSUPS) payables and receivables; approves OSUPS cash and investment transfers; oversees financial performance of the OSU Histology Lab LLC; other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master's Degree preferred; 5 years relevant experience required, 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred. Classification Finance / Financial Operations - People Leader - Managerial - M2 Manager Background Check Requirement Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center