Associate Director, Finance - CCSG & ERD Finance & Administration

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.The Associate Director develops and implements the financial strategy for all institutional shared resources (>30), institutional research programs, research infrastructure across the institution and the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG); in collaboration with the Director, Office of CCSG & ERDAdministration, Associate Vice President for Programs, Infrastructure & Planning, and leadership in the Office of the CSO. Will plan and direct department financial support, including the preparation and justification for annual operating budgets, forecasting for internal and institutional purposes, and the development of systematic and ad hoc reporting. Will design and develop complex and relevant data analysis, including the formulation of financial components of business plans related to research programs and shared resources, feasibility studies, benchmarking analyses, and pricing strategy for institutional shared resources. Will provide input, assessment, and guidance across the research organization from a financial perspective to enable data-informed decision-making. Works directly with the Office of CCSG Management, Research Finance, CCSG Leaders, Institutional Core Facility Directors and institutional executive leadership on the evaluation and review of research programs, proposed new shared resources and services as well as assesses the financial impact of closure of shared resources. Develops, implements, and maintains fiscal policy and internal controls for the division (CCSG and Extramural Research Development). Initiates and fosters effective working relationships across the organization between MDACC faculty and staff, department chairs, senior leadership, and various administrative departments.KEY FUNCTIONSFinancial Strategy & Management (30%) Provides financial direction to the shared resource cores, research programs, and departments. Directs, supports, and implements operational and financial programmatic requirements throughout the research enterprise. Serves as a Divisional representative for operational and financial programmatic requirements implemented by the institution. Leads project teams and committees related to critical business issues and opportunities at the Divisional and institutional level. Develops business practices and fiscal policy in accordance with institutional policy and sound financial and accounting principles and holds departments accountable for compliance. Communicates with division leadership regarding all financial strategy and outcomes. Oversees financial management of all institutional research programs and institutional core facilities (>30). Oversees financial management of the Cancer Center Support Grant. Develops best practices for shared resources pricing strategy through benchmarking. Develops pricing plans for institutional shared resources. Ensures shares resources break even by year end and comply with funding agency requirements as well as the MDACC institutional service center policy. Provides senior administrative support, highly advanced analysis, and project management to the departments as it relates to research activities. Provides input as to programmatic development, including research program activities. Serves as financial advisor, instructor, resource link and subject matter expert for research and academic program departments throughout the institution. Implements, coordinates, and manages special assigned financial projects from initial planning to completion. Collaborates with executives, faculty, departments, and other customers to enhance project outcomes. Participates on institutional committees as a financial representative for institutional shared resources at MDACC. Participates on shared resource advisory committee meetings.Funding Source Management/Annual Operating Budget (30%) Manages the overall budget of the CCSG ($77M) and ensures compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations. In collaboration with division leadership, prepares, justifies, and administers the annual operating budget and provides overall fund management for funding sources related to institutional core facilities (>30) and institutional research programs. Oversees the preparation of financial components of annual business plans for all institutional shared resources and institutional research programs. Uses financial judgment to provide input on programmatic development as identified in the annual operating budget. Works with department leadership to forecast, prepare and monitor budget data, ensuring its accuracy. Works with department leadership to track and manage budgets and expenditures monthly and advises on mid-course corrections. Manages the capital equipment request and asset management processes for all CCSG and other institutional cores throughout the institution.Fiscal Policy and Internal Controls (25%) Develops and maintains overarching fiscal policy in accordance with institutional policy and sound business practices, including the establishment of internal financial controls. Ensures compliance with institutional and federal policies and procedures related to financial compliance matters. Recommends, evaluates, and implements solutions and best practices to enable more efficient financial operations management. Communicates rules and expectations regarding research funding and resources to shared resource directors, staff and faculty. Performs periodic audits to ensure that financial management standards are maintained. Oversees fund stewardship, ensuring that fund expenditures are appropriate and allowable and holds people accountable for compliance. Serves as a resource for division and department leadership in identifying patterns and trends of fiscal concern. Maintains institution-wide security access to MDACC computer systems as required per the scope of duties of this position.Management and Organizational Effectiveness (10%) Develop, coordinate, prepare and implement project plans to support Office of CCSG and Extramural Research Development initiatives designed to improve financial management functions. Monitor progress and take corrective actions as appropriate. Establish, monitor, and adhere to project timelines. Monitor results to ensure goals are met. Work collaboratively and effectively with the Strategy and Operations team and the Strategic Research Initiative team in the Office of the CSO. Provides mentorship to financial and administrative personnel as needed. Participates in interview processes and contributes to evaluations throughout the institution as needed.Other duties as assigned (5%)EducationRequired: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.Preferred: Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field and a Certification in Research Administration.ExperienceRequired: Six years of advanced financial management experience to include three years of managerial experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.Preferred: Four years or more years of directly relevant management experience. Progressive finance, business management and research administration experience in a healthcare environment. Experience to include budgeting, financial reporting, cost-analysis, data analysis, benchmarking, strategic planning, query development and report design.In depth knowledge of OMB circulars and federal financial regulations for grants and contracts.LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONRequired : NonePreferred : Certificate in Research Administration from an accredited granting organizationIt is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 158092

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days, Varied

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 113,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 141,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 170,000

FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Soft

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: Yes

Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

Science Jobs: No

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