Director of Financial Operations - Clinical Practice Group

Title: Director of Financial Operations - Clinical Practice Group

Employee Classification: Director, Financial Operations

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Administration-335001

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary
As the clinical practice group of UNT Health Fort Worth, we provide comprehensive primary and multispecialty care. Our reach extends across Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas, delivering expert care through our clinics, in-home visits, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

We utilize interprofessional teams, where physicians, advanced practice practitioners, therapists, pharmacists, and specialized staff work collaboratively.

We intentionally integrate healthcare students, residents, and fellows into care delivery at select practice locations, fostering the development of future health professionals while optimizing patient care delivery.

Position Overview
The Director, Financial Operations for the UNT Health Clinical Practice Group and provides strategic financial oversight and operational support for the clinical practice group. This role is responsible for the integrity of the annual budget, financial analysis and modeling, and the optimization of clinical expenses. By bridging the gap between finance and clinical operations, the Director supports key financial activities required for clinical practice operations.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field with six (6) years of related experience with financial analysis, budget reports, accounting principles; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of GAPP.Knowledge of the patient billing lifecycle.Understanding of clinic financial and operations.Provider productivity metrics,.How operational flow impacts financial outcomes.Financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic budgeting Cross-functional collaborationProblem solving,
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree or CPA designation preferred

Job Duties
Strategic Budget Development & Fiscal Maintenance:Lead the annual budget development process and provide ongoing maintenance for the clinical practice group.Collaborate with clinical department heads to forecast volumes, revenues, and expenditures.Conduct monthly variance analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies between actuals and budget.Maintain long-range financial plans that align with the group’s growth objectives and care delivery standards.Financial Planning, Personnel Budgeting, and Feasibility Analysis:Directly support department clinical and practice leadership with routine financial tracking and budget projections.Personnel Oversight: Maintain salary expense allocations; process ePar transactions and ensure personnel funding aligns with clinical funding models.Feasibility Studies: Complete specific clinical operations analysis for new and existing services, including break-even and Return on Investment (ROI) assessments.Financial Analysis and Operational Excellence:Partner with Operations and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) teams to analyze reimbursement patterns and payer trends; conduct service-level and reimbursement break-even analyses to ensure clinical activities are financially sustainable.Use financial analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical spend, ensuring that resources (labor, supplies, and overhead) are deployed to yield the highest possible operational and clinical return.

Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleM-F 8-5
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement
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