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The Sr. Manager, Business Operations evaluates, administers, and manages all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, programs and personnel administration for the assigned department. This position also provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as manages the budgetary controls in partnership with various levels of management. This role manages and assists with compliance specific projects at the direction of the Executive Director of Compliance and the UHealth Chief Compliance Officer.
Job Functions
Manages, implements, coordinates, plans for and evaluates the business operations for the department/division, which may include: statistical, performance and managerial reporting, decision and budget support, capital planning, and process improvement.
Develops and ensures adherence to department's annual budget, in accordance with University guidelines and policies. Participates in financial analysis and planning including monitoring and reporting on monthly budget variances and opportunities to improve performance.
Advances strategic financial plan and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute the department's plan.
Formulates department policies and guidelines to carry out the University and department mission.
Oversees the review, approval and reporting of all expenditures. Reviews and approves financial transactions.
Creates and manages support systems to assure availability of cost effective supplies, equipment, and management information.
Monitors contractual obligations and ensures consistency with departmental budget, goals, and programmatic initiatives.
Evaluates existing internal controls and approval processes, and makes recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.
Implements department human resources actions, which may include hiring, terminations, salary etc. Recruits, trains and prepares performance reports for staff.
Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.
Develops reports for submission to leadership, the UHealth Executive Compliance Committee, the University Board of Trustees and UHealth Board.
Responds and coordinates submission of responses to inquiries, audits, and corrective action items received from managed care companies.
Oversees coordination of quarterly staff meetings, develops meeting agenda and presentations.
Supervises one direct report for administrative related tasks.
Other duties as assigned by the UHealth Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director of Compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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