Director Medical Group Financial Planning and Strategic Initiatives

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, 
innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide 
the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in 
Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth 
and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO 
and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the 
UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for identifying and leading initiatives to improve the financial reporting and analysis for the Medical 
Group and Health System. Responsible for review, development, recommendation, implementation, and 
monitoring of strategic priorities related to the Faculty Practice Plan, Health System, and all other components 
comprising the total Medical Group Fund. Supports and leads the financial planning and analysis activities for UT 
Southwestern Clinical Departments, Health System Clinics and Service Lines. Review and provide feedback on 
financial projections for new clinical initiatives. Oversee decision support analyses and reporting provided to 
service lines and various clinical departments. 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our 
benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
 

Required

• Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 
 

• Experience
10 years related financial or revenue cycle experience in complex, large organizations. 
 

Preferred
 

• Education
Master's Degree 
 

• Experience
Experience in healthcare and CPA or MBA designation. 
 

JOB DUTIES
• Direct and manage the financial reporting and analysis for the UTSW Medical Group to include financial 
support for all clinical academic departments. Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements 
for all supported departments, along with budget variance explanations to Medical Group and Health 
System leadership. Recommend changes which could improve financial performance for the regional 
centers and service lines. 
• Responsible for developing and monitoring an annual operating budget for the overall Medical Group in 
conjunction with departmental and Health System leadership. Lead monthly financial reporting and 
analysis to identify root causes of budget variances. 
• Assist Medical Group leadership in identifying initiatives that support the medical group’s ability to 
achieve its strategic and financial objectives. 
• Leads complex Finance projects that advance UTSW's strategic/financial objectives and contribute to the 
organization's long-term success. 
• Establishes linkages between projects/initiatives and identified business strategies using methods such 
as financial analysis and stakeholder assessments. 
• Review of financial performance results of projects/initiatives to ensure objectives are achieved on time 
and within budget. 
• Provides analysis and delivers insight which links financial reports to business strategies. 
• Participates in strategic planning to ensure that goals are aligned and contribute toward revenue 
enhancement, cost containment and maximizing productivity. 
• Analysis of Revenue Cycle performance to include identification of areas for improvement to maximize 
physician revenue. 
• Responsible for the decision support monthly meetings to ensure proper business rules are utilized to 
analyze financial performance. Perform analyses and make recommendations on complex financial 
methodologies involving driver-based revenue and expense projections, cost allocations, workforce 
planning and staffing, and related industry benchmarking data. Identify opportunities for automation and 
standardization across UTSW Medical Group, Hospitals, and Health System. 
• Oversees the work of financial managers and staff. Provides feedback, coaching, and opportunities for 
career development. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
 

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
 

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT 
Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
 

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides 
equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT 
Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, 
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, 
genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status