Associate VP, Clinical Financial Operations

Position Overview

The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Vice President, Clinical Financial Operations. The Assoc. VP, Clinical Financial Operations is responsible for the supervision and management of all aspects of financial policies, financial management, and financial analysis for the clinical operations, which include the hospital, clinics, and physician practices. This role focuses on the ongoing monitoring of operational and financial performance, developing and implementing improvement actions, and ensuring collaborative financial operations across the clinical continuum. The incumbent will maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior leadership to drive effective change management and continuous improvement in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and tracks financial performance metric standards across the clinical enterprise for internal achievement and external benchmarking, and educates operational leadership on the relevance of these metrics.
• Ensures monthly financial and productivity reviews are conducted consistently and coordinated across the clinical enterprise.
• Presents financial reports to operational leadership on a routine basis.
• Coordinates and assists leadership in the strategic planning process and oversees the financial oversight of pro-forma business plan results compared to actuals, focusing on opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.
• Directs the preparation of operating plans and forecasting in conjunction with the office of financial planning and analysis.
• Monitors financial performance of service lines across the enterprise.
• Represents Clinical Finance on relevant committees, as requested.
• Ensures operational managers receive appropriate training on available financial systems and reports to independently manage their departments.
• Trains, mentors, hires, and supervises department staff as needed.
• Oversees internal controls and compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies to safeguard assets and ensure the reliability of reporting and operational efficiency.
• Supports Ambulatory Services leadership in evaluating the financial performance of key locations and offers insights into financial outcomes and business processes to help achieve organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish departmental goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Effective planning, delegation, and supervision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships.
• Sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to translate and present complex concepts into simple, actionable analysis.