Associate Director of Finance
University of Washington10 months ago
Seattle, WA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The University of Washington, one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions, is seeking an Associate Director of Finance and Research within the Department of Radiation Oncology at UW Medicine. In this critical leadership role, you will provide technical expertise in university finances, department budgeting, practice plan finances, and grants/contract management. You will guide a team of finance and grants professionals, ensure regulatory and policy compliance, and support strategic decision-making for academic, clinical, and research operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight, direction, and management of Department Finances (40%)
- Prepare and implement annual clinical budgets in collaboration with departmental leadership.
- Review monthly budget-to-actual reports and recommend necessary adjustments.
- Develop accurate pro formas and financial tools, including hospital support budgets.
- Establish and manage hospital support agreements to ensure the proper allocation of funds.
- Develop policies and maintain decision support systems for real-time financial insights.
- Management of Grants and Contracts Staff and Operations (30%)
- Oversee pre-award and post-award activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Negotiate with sponsors to establish terms and conditions for grants, contracts, and clinical trials.
- Manage fiscal operations including payroll, purchasing, and travel related to grant/contract activities.
- Supervise and develop budget managers, fiscal specialists, and support staff.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to implement innovative business practices and financial policies.
- Clinical Research Program (10%)
- Provide finance management expertise to the Clinical Research Coordinators and related teams.
- Coordinate staff salary allocations, clinical billing, and invoicing processes with research leaders.
- Participate in Clinical Trial Committee meetings to advise on financial matters.
- Plan long-term financial strategies for the clinical research program.
- Oversight and direction of Revenue and Physician Practice Development (10%)
- Analyze practice development opportunities for feasibility, sustainability, and revenue structure.
- Review and recommend contract terms for external revenue sources and practice development initiatives.
- Special Projects and Other Duties (10%)
- Create multi-year revenue and expense projections for new faculty.
- Assist in transitioning faculty to updated clinical incentive structures.
- Provide ad hoc financial analyses and support as required by the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
- Minimum of five years of related experience
- Experience within a large clinical practice or academic medical setting
- Familiarity with university accounting practices and federal/grant regulations
- Proven ability to supervise diverse support staff and communicate complex financial information clearly
- Proficiency in financial management systems and generating decision support reports
- Strong operational planning and initiative with a focus on cost containment and efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $123,000.00 – $141,732.00 annual
- Benefits: For details, visit UW Benefits
- Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
- Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time (100% FTE)
- Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable
Required Skills
Team Leadership
Contract Negotiation
Grant Management
Budgeting
Administrative Operations
Strategic Planning
University Accounting
Human Resources Management
Financial Reporting
Fiscal Analysis