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Duke Health

Director of Finance

Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

General Description of the Job ClassDirect and coordinate the preparation of the operational budget for the entity; direct monitoring of fiscal operations for compliance with approved budget; implement University policies and guidelines as they relate to budget and payroll.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Duke University Hospital operating budget, including the preparation of the annual fixed budget, updating periodical forecasts and updating the long-range strategic financial plan.

Responsible for the financial oversight & operations for the DUHS Clinical Laboratories, including month-end close and reporting, operating and capital budgeting, as well as business plans and contract analysis.

Direct Reports include: DUH Manager of Budgeting & Statistical Reporting and Manager of Clinical Laboratories.

Direct monthly measurement and tracking for initiatives within DUH's margin improvement portfolio.

Oversees consolidated monthly reporting for DUH, including flash financial statement, general ledger variance analysis, and presentations.

Serves as the Finance Director for the Solid Organ Transplant service line.

Reviews and communicates DUH cost structure changes for budgeting and cost accounting processes to the DUHS Decision Support team.

Serves as the liaison with Corporate Finance.

Oversight of ad-hoc financial analyses (as needed).

Minimum QualificationsEducation

Work requires knowledge of accounting or business principles and practices generally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree program in an accounting or business-related field. Certified Public Accountant or Master's of Business Administration preferred. Healthcare experience preferred.

ExperienceWork requires seven years of related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying general accounting principles, personnel practices and coordination of major administrative functions. A master's degree in a related field, such as business or health administration, may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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