Senior Manager Finance and Business Services - School of Public Health

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Finance and Business Services (full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals to ensure the smooth functioning of financial operations and business services. The role involves both strategic planning and day-to-day management, requiring strong leadership skills and financial expertise. The Senior Manager plays a crucial role in driving financial stability, optimizing business processes, and supporting the overall success of The Center for Health Care Data (Center).

Position Key Accountabilities:

- Maintain efficient operations of the overall infrastructure of the Center to permit the Center teams to perform work and issue deliverables in an efficient and timely manner.
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize The Center's financial performance.
- Monitor Center's financial indicators, analyze financial data, and prepare regular reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with Center's goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting principles, and tax laws.
- Monitor all financial accounts assigned to the Center, the Center faculty and the Center projects.
- Work closely with University and School of Public Health representatives in Finance, SPA, Human Resources, legal, accounts receivable, procurement, and accounts payable.
- Supervise administrative and finance team members, assigning job tasks and evaluating work performance.
- Manage Human Resources activities of the Center including recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, professional development, and performance evaluations.
- Implement best practices for procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
- Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: 6 years of progressive experience in IT Finance, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic decision-making required.

Certification/Skills: Strong financial acumen, proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, excellent communication skills. CPA and/or CFA preferred.

Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

To apply, visit: https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/2600004I/Senior-Manager-Finance-and-Business-Services-School-of-Public-Health