Senior Director, Health Finance, Accounting

USF Health

. Provide strategic financial and operational leadership for Clinical Affairs and USF Health .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $142,749 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and operational leadership within healthcare, with a strong focus on compliance, financial reporting, and team development. Proficient in overseeing accounting functions and leading financial audits while driving strategic initiatives and process improvements.

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Healthcare Finance ManagementFinancial ReportingGeneral Accounting FunctionsTeam LeadershipCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisMonth-End Close ProcessesYear-End Close ProcessesVariance AnalysisAccounting Standards ComplianceGeneral Ledger ManagementAccounts Payable OversightProcurement ControlsFinancial Systems ProficiencyExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strategic PlanningCommunicationDecision SupportCollaborationPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Not-For-Profit ExperienceFinancial Audit ProcessesInternal ControlsSegregation of DutiesVendor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial and operational leadership for Clinical Affairs and USF Health
Support financial management, accountability, and performance of clinical operations
Provide executive-level financial analysis, guidance, and decision support
Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and evolving operational needs
Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to align financial and operational priorities
Oversee general accounting functions, including the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports
Analyze financial results and variances and communicate key findings to leadership
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and segregation of duties
Oversee accounts payable and purchasing functions, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment approvals, procurement controls, and reconciliations
Serve as primary finance contact for the annual external financial statement audit
Oversee preparation and filing of the annual Form 990
Coordinate with external tax advisors as needed
Lead and develop accounting and AP/purchasing personnel
Establish performance expectations and implement process improvements
Report to an AVP or VP
Travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or MBA from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of seven years related exempt experience, including five years of managerial experience
Experience leading a team, project, program, or function, or a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
Must meet all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
Professional experience in healthcare finance and accounting, including financial reporting and general accounting functions
Experience overseeing month-end and year-end financial close processes
Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial audit processes
Management experience within a finance or accounting function
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including strong Excel skills
Experience with financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed
CPA certification preferred
Not-for-profit experience preferred
May be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Professional development and advancement opportunities