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Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Finance and Revenue Cycle

Job Profile Title

Associate Director D, Business and Finance

Job Description Summary

This position provides financial oversight and leadership for the New Bolton Center Large Animal Hospital, supporting the Hospital's revenue cycle, Business Office staff management, intersecting workflow coordination, and budgeting/resource planning. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance – Clinical Enterprise and supporting both Central Finance and Hospital leadership, the role ensures efficient and compliant financial management of all business activities, with emphasis on: acting as a critical operational link between frontline teams and senior leadership, developing and monitoring key performance indicators, supporting revenue cycle operations, and identifying/optimizing financial processes when applicable. There will also be various school/university initiatives that this role would take part in.

Job Description

This position provides financial oversight and operational leadership for the New Bolton Center Large Animal Hospital, with primary responsibility for revenue cycle oversight, Business Office staff management, and financial planning activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance – Clinical Enterprise, and supporting both Central Finance and Hospital leadership, the role ensures efficient, compliant, and sustainable financial management of hospital business functions.

The position serves as a key liaison between frontline operational teams and senior leadership, with emphasis on developing and monitoring key financial and operational performance indicators, supporting revenue cycle integrity, optimizing business workflows, and providing data-driven decision support. The role also participates in School and University-wide initiatives, including system implementations and process improvement efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Revenue Cycle and Charge Capture: Partner with Hospital operations to monitor capture and provide feedback to operational teams for process improvement, ensure timely billing and collections on open receivables, support Treasury functions (emphasis on maintaining financial controls)

• Financial Monitoring and Reporting: Track, analyze, and report key financial metrics such as revenue, charges, collections, expenses, and resource utilization, manage monthly financial reporting at both the hospital and service level, and ad-hoc reporting based on requests or observations

• Budgeting/Forecasting/Decision Support: Maintain responsibility for both the annual budget process as well as quarterly forecasts throughout the fiscal year, provide decision support tools to inform operational conclusions, using available data and advanced technological know-how

• Process Integrity and Improvement: Perform periodic reviews of various business functions and develop or update standard operating procedures based on findings, working in conjunction with Hospital operations

• EMR Optimization: Service as a liaison for implementation, work to identify gaps, and support stabilization post-go live

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Strong analytical background and strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software. Should be able to manage complex tasks and work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary. Knowledge of BEN Financials, Business Objects/Data Warehouse, Planning, and other University of Pennsylvania Systems is preferred but not required. Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$91,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.