Finance Manager, Academic Medicine and Health Service Program

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Deans Office Admin

**Salary range** $87,013 to $119,644

**Posted date** January 16, 2025

**Closing date** January 20, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._**

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $87,013 to $119,644. This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry**

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health (AH), Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Cummings Medical School and the Alberta Medical Association, has developed a provincial governance, framework and policies for the oversight and administration of existing physician plans in the Department of Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Medical Genetics and new arrangements in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Department of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine. The Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) will compensate academic physicians for their roles in education, research, clinical service/innovation, leadership and administration. This program will be instrumental in attracting and retaining academic physicians (both specialists and family physicians) to Alberta, and specifically to the educational institutions.

**Position Summary**

Primarily reporting to the Faculty General Manager, the Director, Finance (AMHSP) will have a secondary reporting relationship to the Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, and will be responsible for working collaboratively as part of a multi-organizational team to provide financial oversight for the program. This position is responsible for developing financial policies and procedures under the AMHSP framework, as well as other essential details required for the AMHSP operations. In addition, this role will support the cost-share program in place for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry with all Departments that participate. A faculty focus lens is required to ensure consistency with this program.

**Duties**

Budgeting/Financial (50%)
- Financial Oversight & Reporting: Manages funding flow, including financial operations, restricted fund balances, and audits. Reviews departmental budgets, conducts variance analyses, prepares financial justifications, and compiles consolidated reports for governance committees, AHS, AH, and other stakeholders.
- Workforce Planning & Coordination: Oversees workforce planning, consolidating clinical and academic requirements. Coordinates department submissions, ensures compliance with policies, and supports senior leadership in balancing clinical and academic services.
- Policy Development & Compliance: Develops and enforces financial policies and procedures across departments, ensuring uniform processes. Ensures accurate billing, uPlan budgets, and forecasts for AMHSP and Cost-Share positions.
- Stakeholder Communication & Representation: Acts as the Faculty liaison on AMHSP financial matters, representing FoMD in provincial working groups. Prepares KPI data for AMHSP reports and informs leadership of financial challenges, offering actionable recommendations.

Project Management (30%)

This position will be responsible for the successful financial implementation of the AMHSP plans through effective communication and collaboration with the various stakeholders.
- Project Leadership & Change Management: Initiates, plans, and executes projects to achieve AMHSP and FOMD goals, including identifying needs, building consensus, developing project plans, and managing organizational change. Oversees departmental project managers or consultants and ensures alignment with standard project management methodologies.
- Policy & Framework Development: Collaborate