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BSD AFA - Accounting and Financial Analysis
About the Department
The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.
The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):
MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.
VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.
VALUES:
- Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
Job Summary
The job manages multiple teams of managers and professional staff responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the assets. Develops strategy for accounting and financial records and reports.
As a member of BSD’s Accounting and Financial Reporting leadership team, this position plays a key role in overseeing and reporting multi-faceted net revenue performance across the division for the clinical and academic missions. The Senior Director of Revenue and Analytics is responsible for BSD revenue from all missions with particular focus on all streams of clinical revenue, clinical trial revenue, funds flow revenue, and UC health plan revenue. This includes assessing revenue valuation as well as accounts receivable (A/R) and cash management. The senior director will build and maintain advanced analytics and optimize reporting and accounting processes to ensure in-depth understanding of revenue recognition and cash flow for UCFP and the BSD. The Sr Director will advise on revenue risks and performance relative to budget, including all revenues accrued vs. cash received. Partnering across the finance team, ensure that annual budgets/plans, actual performance and valuations of patient care revenue are aligned with the organization’s overall expectations and growth strategies.
Responsibilities
- Hires, manages, and develops a professional staff whose responsibilities focus on revenue recognition entries, analysis, and rate modeling.
- Prepare monthly reporting comparing cash collections vs accrued revenue, including but not limited to patient care revenue, department billed clinical revenue, other contract revenue, and clinical research collections.
- Perform regular Zero Balance Analysis (ZBA) to ensure that revenue collections align with contract terms and partner with the Executive Director Physician Services to understand and manage any variance or risks.
- Closely monitor trends and Accounts Receivable, pre A/R volumes, aging, denials, etc.
- Collaborates with Budget team and department leaders to model recommendations for building clinical revenue budgets and projections, inclusive of historical trends, growth strategies, managed care contract terms, and external market factors.
- Monitors key indicators and variances in clinical revenue at various levels of granularity, identifying and communicating to potential areas for process improvement, enhanced financial performance, and risk areas for proactive solutions.
- Creates and oversees IT analytics in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancements of timely and interactive data-driven dashboards that provide visibility into drivers of net revenue, with key clinical revenue indicators, trends, and variance analysis to support strategic planning, operational optimization and proactive decision making.
- Presents clinical revenue findings and data-driven recommendations to BSD leadership and other stakeholders, providing insights into net revenue trends and variances.
- Partner with the Executive Director, Physician Services, to model revenue impact of contract changes, including changes to Medicare rates, leveraging Vizient and other tools.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting to ensure integrity of reported revenue and AR valuation.
- Manages applicable accounting and financial records, ensuring the integrity of general ledger transactions, financial reports, and appropriate AR / net revenue valuations; monitors and reports on contractual adjustments and bad debt. Manages year end audit workpapers and responds to audit questions.
- Ensures timely and accurate reporting of all accounting transactions related to clinical and academic revenue.
- Partners with UCM and FP&A staff to track the cash and revenue recognition of Funds Flow payments from UCM, Ingalls and other entities.
- Coordinates and manages development of annual operating budgets for UCPG operations, including variance analysis and reporting.
- Directs the development and implementation of related accounting transactions and processes; evaluates and operationalizes new opportunities for efficiencies between Epic, the integrated cube, and Oracle.
- Manages and coordinates external reporting for financial surveys related to revenue.
- Serves as key contact person for departmental and divisional administrators for questions relating to clinical revenue recognition, including developing standard operating procedures to ensure best practices in revenue recognition, discounting, etc.
- Works closely with physician contracting, managed care, and revenue cycle offices to incorporate contract negotiations and historical trends into collection rates and budgets; assists in associated analysis.
- Oversee UCHP financial reporting and budget preparation, participates in Management and Strategy Committee meetings.
- Engages with and leverages AI tools to optimize financial work flows, analysis, and decision making.
- Participates in projects and committees relating to funds flow design, monitors associated revenue compared to budget and overall expectations, and addresses material variances.
- Manages managers and professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
- Advises on accounting transactions, collecting and analyzing accounting data, analyzing business results, and/or developing management reports.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in related field or CPA.
Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive work experience in Health Care or Academic Medical Center financial analysis, data modeling, reporting, and budgeting preferred.
Preferred Competencies
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong process reengineering abilities, with experience in implementing new systems.
- Ability to work closely and lead collaboratively across functions and with senior divisional leadership, as well as departmental administration.
- Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools.
- Ability to work effectively under considerable time pressure on high visibility items.
- Knowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications.
- Solid understanding of healthcare billing and revenue cycle dynamics.
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand a workflow and visualize it for other users.
- High level of independent analysis strongly preferred.
- Advanced skills in financial and statistical analysis.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$120,000.00 - $250,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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BSD AFA - Accounting and Financial Analysis
About the Department
The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.
The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):
MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.
VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.
VALUES:
- Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
Job Summary
The job manages multiple teams of managers and professional staff responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the assets. Develops strategy for accounting and financial records and reports.
As a member of BSD’s Accounting and Financial Reporting leadership team, this position plays a key role in overseeing and reporting multi-faceted net revenue performance across the division for the clinical and academic missions. The Senior Director of Revenue and Analytics is responsible for BSD revenue from all missions with particular focus on all streams of clinical revenue, clinical trial revenue, funds flow revenue, and UC health plan revenue. This includes assessing revenue valuation as well as accounts receivable (A/R) and cash management. The senior director will build and maintain advanced analytics and optimize reporting and accounting processes to ensure in-depth understanding of revenue recognition and cash flow for UCFP and the BSD. The Sr Director will advise on revenue risks and performance relative to budget, including all revenues accrued vs. cash received. Partnering across the finance team, ensure that annual budgets/plans, actual performance and valuations of patient care revenue are aligned with the organization’s overall expectations and growth strategies.
Responsibilities
- Hires, manages, and develops a professional staff whose responsibilities focus on revenue recognition entries, analysis, and rate modeling.
- Prepare monthly reporting comparing cash collections vs accrued revenue, including but not limited to patient care revenue, department billed clinical revenue, other contract revenue, and clinical research collections.
- Perform regular Zero Balance Analysis (ZBA) to ensure that revenue collections align with contract terms and partner with the Executive Director Physician Services to understand and manage any variance or risks.
- Closely monitor trends and Accounts Receivable, pre A/R volumes, aging, denials, etc.
- Collaborates with Budget team and department leaders to model recommendations for building clinical revenue budgets and projections, inclusive of historical trends, growth strategies, managed care contract terms, and external market factors.
- Monitors key indicators and variances in clinical revenue at various levels of granularity, identifying and communicating to potential areas for process improvement, enhanced financial performance, and risk areas for proactive solutions.
- Creates and oversees IT analytics in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancements of timely and interactive data-driven dashboards that provide visibility into drivers of net revenue, with key clinical revenue indicators, trends, and variance analysis to support strategic planning, operational optimization and proactive decision making.
- Presents clinical revenue findings and data-driven recommendations to BSD leadership and other stakeholders, providing insights into net revenue trends and variances.
- Partner with the Executive Director, Physician Services, to model revenue impact of contract changes, including changes to Medicare rates, leveraging Vizient and other tools.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting to ensure integrity of reported revenue and AR valuation.
- Manages applicable accounting and financial records, ensuring the integrity of general ledger transactions, financial reports, and appropriate AR / net revenue valuations; monitors and reports on contractual adjustments and bad debt. Manages year end audit workpapers and responds to audit questions.
- Ensures timely and accurate reporting of all accounting transactions related to clinical and academic revenue.
- Partners with UCM and FP&A staff to track the cash and revenue recognition of Funds Flow payments from UCM, Ingalls and other entities.
- Coordinates and manages development of annual operating budgets for UCPG operations, including variance analysis and reporting.
- Directs the development and implementation of related accounting transactions and processes; evaluates and operationalizes new opportunities for efficiencies between Epic, the integrated cube, and Oracle.
- Manages and coordinates external reporting for financial surveys related to revenue.
- Serves as key contact person for departmental and divisional administrators for questions relating to clinical revenue recognition, including developing standard operating procedures to ensure best practices in revenue recognition, discounting, etc.
- Works closely with physician contracting, managed care, and revenue cycle offices to incorporate contract negotiations and historical trends into collection rates and budgets; assists in associated analysis.
- Oversee UCHP financial reporting and budget preparation, participates in Management and Strategy Committee meetings.
- Engages with and leverages AI tools to optimize financial work flows, analysis, and decision making.
- Participates in projects and committees relating to funds flow design, monitors associated revenue compared to budget and overall expectations, and addresses material variances.
- Manages managers and professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
- Advises on accounting transactions, collecting and analyzing accounting data, analyzing business results, and/or developing management reports.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in related field or CPA.
Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive work experience in Health Care or Academic Medical Center financial analysis, data modeling, reporting, and budgeting preferred.
Preferred Competencies
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong process reengineering abilities, with experience in implementing new systems.
- Ability to work closely and lead collaboratively across functions and with senior divisional leadership, as well as departmental administration.
- Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools.
- Ability to work effectively under considerable time pressure on high visibility items.
- Knowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications.
- Solid understanding of healthcare billing and revenue cycle dynamics.
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand a workflow and visualize it for other users.
- High level of independent analysis strongly preferred.
- Advanced skills in financial and statistical analysis.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$120,000.00 - $250,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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University of Chicago Business Operations roles often require experience with budget oversight, compliance, or program administration in a research or academic setting. Tailoring your resume to reflect these contexts, not corporate equivalents, improves your fit signal significantly.
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Large divisions like Finance, Research Administration, and Provost-level offices at UChicago process international hires more regularly than smaller departments. Prioritizing these units increases your odds of landing with a hiring manager experienced in sponsorship workflows.
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UChicago sponsors multiple visa types for Business Operations, including H-1B and E-3. Knowing which category fits your nationality and role before negotiations lets you have a precise conversation with HR rather than a vague one about whether sponsorship is possible.
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Account for PERM timing if you're targeting permanent residence
If your goal is a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM labor certification at a university can take 12 to 24 months. Ask HR about UChicago's current PERM caseload and typical timelines before accepting a role where permanent residency is part of your long-term plan.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation before filing
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for Business Operations titles like analyst or coordinator. Your job duties need to show that a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field is the minimum requirement. Generalist descriptions can trigger a Request for Evidence.
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Does University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas for Business Operations?
Yes, University of Chicago sponsors H-1B visas for Business Operations roles. The university has established immigration support processes through its HR and legal offices. Sponsorship eligibility depends on the specific role qualifying as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning the position must require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
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Applications go through the University of Chicago's official careers portal at jobs.uchicago.edu. You can also browse verified Business Operations openings with sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify which postings are realistically open to international candidates. Tailor your application materials to reflect experience in academic or research administration environments, as UChicago values institutional context.
Which visa types does University of Chicago commonly use for Business Operations roles?
University of Chicago sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Business Operations professionals, along with E-3 visas for Australian citizens and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For candidates already studying at UChicago, F-1 OPT and CPT pathways are also used. Permanent residence sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for longer-term employees.
What qualifications does University of Chicago expect for Business Operations roles?
Most Business Operations positions at UChicago require a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field. Mid-level and senior roles typically expect three to seven years of relevant experience, often in higher education, research administration, or nonprofit settings. Familiarity with institutional budgeting, grants management, or compliance frameworks is frequently cited in job descriptions.
How do I approach the H-1B sponsorship conversation with University of Chicago during the hiring process?
Raise sponsorship early, ideally after a recruiter screen confirms mutual interest but before a formal offer. University HR offices are generally experienced with immigration processes, so a direct question about sponsorship eligibility for your visa category is appropriate. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, note that USCIS filing windows open in April, so your start date and offer timing need to account for that annual cycle.
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