This role is primarily onsite in our offices located in South Burlington, VT.

The University of Vermont Health budget team is seeking a technically savvy Excel extraordinaire to act as Lead Financial Specialist. The Lead Financial Specialist demonstrates robust familiarity with all aspects of budgeting and can confidently lead the team through regular routine processes like monthly close. In addition, the Lead Financial Specialist acts as the subject matter expert for budgeting system Axiom, supporting end user requests and liaising between the health network and the vendor; prior database and report writing experience is a real plus. Besides utilizing key budgeting skills, the Lead Financial Specialist will enjoy many opportunities to learn healthcare operations through FTE and productivity analyses and benchmarking activities. While experience in healthcare finance is beneficial, training is available for the right candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Financial Specialist will assist the Director and/or VP in coordinating/overseeing workflow including prioritization and status updates. This will include acting as a point of contact when staff requires assistance. They will be a resource to guide the work of other Financial Specialists as necessary, content expert for the budget and reporting system (Axiom), providing training and/or project management as directed by the Director or VP. The Lead Financial Specialist will assist the manager with assessing departmental needs and developing positive, strategic solutions. They are responsible for maintaining the Net Revenue Model for the budget process as well as providing backup to the other Financial Specialists as needed. The incumbent may work on projects that involve analysis, benchmarking, implementation of projects, and report creation.

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Healthcare Management/Business Administration preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, IT or a related discipline is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three or more years of related experience that demonstrates knowledge and familiarity with health care finance, accounting and budgeting. Prior experience maintaining a financial reporting and budgeting tool required. Syntellis Axiom experience preferred.