FPG Project Manager

: Description

The Faculty Practice Group (FPG) Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the project management aspects associated with the software application requirements of the FPG Accounting Team. This involves offering guidance, coordinating, and managing the Syntellis application, processes, and functions. Acting as a key link between the Controller and the executives steering strategic decisions for projects, the role entails providing project management support and administrative assistance to the Accounting Team.

Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will contribute to the management, coordination, and upkeep of the budget software and processes for the Faculty Practice Group. The primary responsibility involves ensuring the integrity of the Syntellis budget system, data, and financial reporting. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for granting access at appropriate levels to ensure confidentiality. Building and nurturing positive and collaborative working relationships between FPG staff and management is also a key aspect of the role.

Salary Range: $83,800 - 179,400/Annually

Qualifications

We're seeking an independent, detail-oriented professional with:

• Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience; CPA or MBA preferred
• Position requires an extensive knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and healthcare accounting
• Knowledge of financial analysis preferable in a health care academic and research environment
• Knowledge and use of personal computers, computerized spreadsheet programs and financial modeling
• Technical proficiency in budgeting software preferable Kaufman Hall
• Knowledge and skills in design and maintenance of financial reporting including balance sheet and profit and loss reports
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to accept and carry out oral instructions accurately and work independently as well as a part of a team within a demanding environment
• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise correspondence at a level appropriate for the intended audience
• Oral communication skills to correspond with various levels of University personnel and ability to deliver oral presentations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff within the Finance department, with other office personnel and with outside departments. Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues
• Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to adjust working hours and, if necessary, work overtime to meet the needs of the office and reporting deadlines