Description:

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Exemption Status:
Exempt

Hiring Range:
$61,796.80 - $111,259.20
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:
8-430

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
40

Cost Center:
24100 - 4312 Home Care Administration

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Collects and prepares financial/statistical data related to operating and capital budgets and financial reporting processes. Analyzes financial and statistical data (and other information as required) in support of creating the annual operating and capital plans and budgets, and then tracking performance against these targets. Focus on rolling quarterly forecasts and the use of metrics to evaluate financial performance, and working with a team. Works collaboratively with operating vice presidents, department managers and administrators as needed across the UMass Memorial Health Care (UMMHC) system to understand financial targets and results and provide related support. Gathers and prepares information that is formatted and structured, so it can easily be analyzed for accuracy and achievement of budget targets.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Supports and works with customers, Managers, Vice Presidents and Administrators through a process of proactively understanding customer needs. Resolves inquiries and provides training in use and navigation of multiple financial systems and reports.
2. Develops a strong working knowledge of the forecasting/budgeting financial software and obtains efficient navigation capabilities. May assist with system quality assurance, testing and/or maintenance.
3. Performs ad hoc and routine variance analysis and/or audits. Works collaboratively to develop and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets.
4. Obtains data from the financial systems as needed. Designs, prepares and reviews various scheduled and ad hoc reports for presentation, distribution and/or ongoing financial data evaluation.
5. Performs other duties as required including, but not limited to, identification of forecasting assumptions, preparation of an annual operating plan, and reconciliations of data from multiple financial systems.
6. Participates in committees and work teams for various projects related to the budget process. May assist management in feasibility evaluation studies, market analysis and business plans.
7. Trains and mentors Financial Analysts.
8. May manage external contracts and revenues, which may include but is not limited to contract analysis, income review, funding, grant monies, cash collection, and invoicing.
9. May processes DEFAs and change forms and resolve discrepancies with the Medical Group and Medical School payroll departments. May coordinate services and additional compensation for moonlighting, sign-on bonuses, and medical school related reimbursements. May oversee departmental purchasing and payables documents.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in Health Care Administration, Math, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Preferred:
1. MBA in Finance.

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Minimum of 2 years of directly relevant work experience in finance.
2. Must possess a fundamental understanding of financial management concepts and be able to assist in the development of financial plans.
3. Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statements.
4. Demonstrated experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Project) with expertise in modeling in Excel.
5. Exhibit excellent analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and present creative approaches and solutions to strategic business issues.
6. Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work with non-financial managers, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of discounted cash flows
2. Familiarity with hospital/healthcare delivery systems, financial forecasting and budgeting.
3. A comprehensive working knowledge of computer-based financial/forecasting/budgeting techniques strongly preferred.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us:

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.