Job Posting Title:

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Mar 12, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

Purpose

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is a key leadership role responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in managing all Dell Medical School (DMS) financial operations. This role provides leadership and coordination of the implementation and maintenance of DMS-wide financial accounting and reporting initiatives, strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The DCFO works closely with the CFO, senior management, and department leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's goals.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning

Develops and implements innovative financial strategies, policies, and procedures, anticipating market changes and aligning financial goals with organizational strategy.
Leads the development of short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts.
Provides strategic recommendations to the CFO and executive management team.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Manages the budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Oversees the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Monitors budget performance and recommends corrective actions.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Oversees the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analysis.
Ensures the accuracy and timely delivery of financial data.
Analyzes financial data and performance and provides insights for decision-making; makes informed financial decisions and ensures financial integrity.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensures compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.
Coordinates financial audits and implements audit recommendations.
Develops and oversees risk management strategies.

Team Leadership and Development

Leads and develops finance team members.
Provides direction, motivation, and mentorship to finance staff.
Fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment, leading by example.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

Manages special financial projects with organization-wide impact.
Represents the organization in financial discussions with external stakeholders.
Assists in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency while supporting department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future trends and consequences accurately
Has broad knowledge and perspective and able to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Understands financial management and accounting principles; can apply financial concepts to business operations.
Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
Ability to build effective teams.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams, leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Adopter of new technologies and methods of gaining efficiency in processes, such as utilizing AI to streamline daily tasks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Ten (10) years of relevant experience in healthcare finance and strategic planning.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Finance leadership roles academic healthcare organizations with both facility and ambulatory locations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification. Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), of Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA).

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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