Director of Business Operations - Orthopedic Surgery

Scheduled Hours

Position Summary

Position is responsible for managing and directing the financial affairs of all financial and system support activities within the Department of Orthopedics including the management of business office services and personnel at the university.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, creates, coordinates and prioritizes financial operations for the entire $150 million Department operating budget.
• Continuously monitors, directs and analyzes operations and financial performance for 12 divisions.
• Performs financial analysis on a variety of projects as requested by the Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery or by the Executive Director of Business Affairs.
• Coordinates with the Office of Budgeting and Finance and Office of Program and Finance Planning in analyzing financial issues related to the Department.
• Provides expertise and guidance to the Executive Director of Business Affairs in ensuring compliance with operating budget, salary guidelines, University policies and procedures and Department policies and procedures.
• Manages cost/process improvement process for Department.
• Compiles annual Operating and Maintenance Expense Report for use by Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery or by the Executive Director of Business Affairs, Office of Budgeting and Finance, Sponsored Projects Accounting and other departments.
• Directs the negotiation of lease contracts. Conducts annual reviews of leases to ascertain opportunities to renegotiate lease contracts.
• Manages centralized payroll, billing and collections, purchasing and disbursements and Departmental storeroom function.
• Establishes directions, oversees and manages the information systems for the Department.
• Reviews and approves regular operating budget transactions and capital asset (plant fund) transactions.
• Review and approve all budget adjustments made by Department.
• Participates as active member of the Finance Committee - Orthopaedic Surgery Department.
• Reviews and develops rate structures for various “charge-back” services.
• Represents the Department on committees within the School of Medicine and the University, e.g., Information Systems Committee, Procurement Cycle Process Mapping Committee, Central Administration Home Page Committee.
• Develops implements and maintains appropriate policies & procedures for the Central Division and the department to help ensure the business of the Central Division and the Department is managed in an organized and efficient manner.
• Assists the Chair and Executive Director in strategic planning and implementing activities for the Department this would include but is not limited to (1) new programs, (2) new faculty, (3) resources, (4) space, (5) strategic initiatives, (6) clinical practice, (7) teaching and training programs.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with pressure created by numerous issues, demands and deadlines.
• For the position’s first six months (probationary period), work will be in-person on the Washington University School of Medicine campus.
• Hybrid work environment is anticipated after that time span (3 days in the office; 2 days working from home).

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: Financial Accounting, Budgeting, And Auditing (7 Years), Supervisory (5 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Certifications: Certified Management Accountant - Institute of Management Accountants, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Creativity (Inactive), Diplomacy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Highly Resourceful, Information Integration, Interpersonal Communication, Nonprofit Organizations, Problem Analysis, Problem Resolution, Sound Judgment, Supervisory Management

Grade

G17

Salary Range

$110,300.00 - $194,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.