Director Financial Diagnostic Services at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The Director of Diagnostic Finance is the senior finance leader responsible for the strategic financial management, planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, financial reporting, and business analytics for Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Laboratories across UT Southwestern Medical Center's University Hospitals and affiliated clinical operations. This position partners with executive leadership, Imaging administration, Clinical Laboratories administration, physicians, operational leaders, and hospital finance teams to improve financial performance, optimize resource utilization, evaluate capital investments, support service line growth, and provide data-driven recommendations that advance the organization's strategic priorities. The Director provides executive oversight for operating and capital budgets, long-range financial planning, business case development, productivity analytics, revenue optimization, and enterprise reporting while fostering continuous improvement and financial stewardship. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field Experience 7 years of progressively responsible healthcare finance experience 5 years of leadership experience in hospital finance, financial planning, budgeting, or service line finance. Experience supporting hospital operations, executive leadership, and strategic financial planning. Experience with capital planning, business case development, financial modeling, and executive presentations. Preferred Education Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or Healthcare Administration (MHA) Licenses and Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) JOB DUTIES Lead the annual operating budget, capital budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans for Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Laboratories. Provide executive financial leadership supporting Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Laboratories strategy, operational performance, and sustainable growth. Participate in month-end close, recurring financial reporting, variance analysis, executive dashboards, and forecasting. Lead preparation, evaluation, prioritization, and tracking of Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Laboratories capital investments, including ROI analyses and business plans for major capital purchases. Develop financial models supporting new imaging and clinical laboratories technologies, equipment replacement, expansion initiatives, and service line growth. Perform access, capacity, productivity, labor, reimburseme