Assistant Vice President, Finance - Health

This position is responsible for all cash management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, business forecasting, and coordination of internal and external audits. The role ensures the integrity of interim and year-end financial statements and reports; serves as the senior financial contact for the year-end external financial audit and all DSO activities related to USF; facilitates and supports periodic internal audit studies and reviews; and serves as liaison to the Senior VP of Finance for USFTGP. Finally, this position is responsible for the coordination of funds flow activities and reconciliation, and participates in negotiations related to the funds flow and other contracts as part of the Senior Management team.

Manages through the Directors of Finance and Budgeting, all general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit, accounts payable, payroll and purchasing functions and activities, cash management, and contract receivable management. Serves as primary contact for all banking activity and security of banking transactions.

Coordinates UMSA’s compliance and reporting requirements including but not limited to tax exempt filings, 990’s, Sarbanes Oxley, etc. Directs, manages, supervises and participates in the preparation of all financial statements and reports in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies. Coordinates the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and other reports as required by USF Health leadership. Works with Internal Audit to support periodic Internal Audit Studies and Reviews. Serves as the Senior Financial contact for the year end external audit. Serves as Senior Financial contact for DSO activities related to USF. Oversees the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, ledger, account maintenance and data entry.

Acts as a senior advisor to the CEO of UMSA, the Dean’s Office and the Clinical Department Chairs. Provides data and support for the administrative, business planning, accounting, budgeting and ASF payroll processes for UMSA. Creates, coordinates, and evaluates the financial reporting systems of UMSA to include tax planning and the conservation of assets. Approves and coordinates changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for UMSA.

Develop and Implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures which assure a strong system of Internal controls.  Publish and maintain corporate and developmental accounting manuals. Reviews monthly budgeted income statement, journal entries, reconciliations, and checklists to ensure the proper functional of accounting and administrative controls.

Works collaboratively with all other functional areas of USF, USF Health, TGH and USFTGP including, but not limited to USF Health Business Office, Information Technology, Human Resources, Clinical Operations, Patient Access, Quality, Safety & Risk, Compliance, Patient Experience, Data & Analytics, Facilities, Revenue Cycle, and Managed Care.  Serves as the primary financial contact for the Funds Flow and Reconciliation processes with USFTGP and TGH.

Assures compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements. Provides support and coordination and presents to the Finance, Internal Audit, Investment, Executive Committees of the UMSA Board of Directors as well as AMG Board of Directors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a CPA or Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of related exempt level experience, including seven years of managerial experience, preferably in large complex institutions or organizations. Requires experience in leading multiple teams, projects, programs, and/or functions.

The successful candidate will also possess excellent Excel skills along with all other MS Office Suite programs including PowerBI; experience in strategic planning, contracting, negotiating, and change management; and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.