Director of Finance Emergency Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago · United States

Director of Finance

Hiring Department : Emergency Medicine

Location : 808 S. Wood

Requisition ID : 1041648

Posting Close Date : 8/21/2026

Salary: The budgeted base salary range is $90,000 - $120,000commensurate with qualifications and experience, and aligned with internalequity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nations preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois atChicago is seeking a full-time Director of Finance. The Director ofFinance will direct and provide leadership for the Department of EmergencyMedicine Financial/Administration functions which include; planning and fiscalmanagement/analysis of all departmental budgets, financial reporting toleadership, clinical and research budgets, performance monitoring, contractnegotiations, forecasting/cash flow management, capital spending and overseeother professional and technical staff engaged in budgeting, purchasing andfiscal operations

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or relatedfield. 5 years prior healthcarefinancial management in University setting Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting,financial analysis, physician practice billing and collections/reimbursement;grantsmanship principles, Federal Regulations, Excellent independent judgement,decision making, communication, teaching and organizational skills. Attentionto detail, analytical thinking, regulatory compliance awareness, and ability towork under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

TheUniversity of Illinois is the largest University in the Chicago area. Withseveral nationally ranked health sciences schools, we offer an unprecedentedopportunity for multi-disciplinary care, education and research.

TheUniversity of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidatesupon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a barto employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state andfederal law.

TheUniversity of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to discloseany documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and toauthorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings ofsexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.