DutiesThe Director of Disbursements provides leadership and directs the day-to-day activities of the Institution’s Accounts Payable and Payroll Services functions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Controller, the Director of Disbursements will set the strategic direction for the Accounts Payable and Payroll Services Departments, as well as defining and planning for the achievement of goals and objectives. Ensures the team achieves the optimal balance between cost, efficiency, accuracy and service delivery. Drives operational efficiencies and manages day-to-day staff activities. This position will work closely with the Associate Vice President & Controller and members of the Finance Leadership Team. This position will provide technical accounting expertise for the Institution and helps ensure the integrity of financial information and record keeping via the core Finance administrative systems. This position will provide technical and complex tax expertise for the Institution to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax rules and regulations. This position will drive improvements to systems, controls, and procedures, acting as a proactive advocate to streamline processes within their purview. This position will assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of applicable accounting policies and the provision of timely, accurate services to customers at all levels of the institution. Other responsibilities include benchmarking, operational reporting, scorecards, management reporting, performance management, budgeting, analysis and other financial activities with a broad functional or organizational scope.
Minimum EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Preferred EducationMaster’s degree in related field.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience with increasing responsibilities and prior supervisory experience.
OR
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s Degree in related field and 7 years relevant work experience with increasing responsibilities and prior supervisory experience.
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Related experience at an academic medical center is desirable.
Related experience in a Healthcare setting.
Accounts Payable Processing and associated Tax Reporting.
Payroll Processing and associated Tax Reporting.
PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience.
Other DetailsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving-skills required.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
Knowledge of complex accounting systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels within the institution.
Ability to analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate decisions and recommendations.
Excellent financial modeling skills with ability to build and maintain complex models to support Executive Leadership decision making.
Exhibit deep knowledge of the Accounts Payable function and how it interacts with Finance, Purchasing, Operations and other departments.
AboutFor more than 130 years, UTMB has stood with Texas—training today and tomorrow's health care workforce; working to better understand and treat illness and injury; providing care of for Texas families; and innovating new ways to improve health.
UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership—already a pioneer. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics. UTMB has a $3.3 billion annual statewide economic impact, in terms of business volume, personal income and durable goods purchases. More than 46,000 jobs in Texas are directly or indirectly attributed to UTMB.
UTMB includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, and Graduate Biomedical Sciences. It has four institutes for advanced study; a major medical library; a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care; and numerous research facilities. UTMB is a part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center.
LocationGalveston, TX - Hybrid role
Job Code — A0984
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https://utmb.us/ai7UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
