The
Organization
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), in
the heart of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, is a private
university with approximately 1,450 faculty, 3,700 staff, 817 medical
students, 400 graduate students and 850 physicians in residency and
fellowship programs. It is ranked 43rd among medical schools in NIH
grants with $110MM in research funding, placing it in the upper half of
the nation’s medical schools. In FY 2009-2010, the school received
a total of $157MM in external support for teaching, research and
training. Patient services are provided through 1,200 physicians in
Medical College Physicians and Children’s Specialty Group.
In-patient care is provided at MCW’s affiliated hospitals: Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital
of Wisconsin, one of the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals. The
Medical College of Wisconsin’s visibility and reach are enhanced through Froedtert & Community Health’s affiliation
agreements with St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend Clinic and SynergyHealth Foundation. In total, MCW medical staff
saw over 1.6MM patient visits last year. Most recent years have rewarded
MCW with above average revenue growth.
The Medical College of Wisconsin
is seeking a Director of Financial Projects to work with the Chief
Financial Officer, other members of the Finance team and college
leadership to improve the financial management of the college. Improvements
may occur by revising core processes or enhancing finance systems to
improve the delivery of financial management tools and processes.
The Director will be responsible for creating the methodology for
analyses to solve problems, including the identification of all key
issues, engaging
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stakeholders, and coordinating the activities and
resources needed to complete projects. Filling a newly created
position, the Director will be a driver in advancing financial management
at MCW through both direct hands on project activities as well as
coordinating complex projects that encompass the activities of a wide
range of college constituents.
Qualifications
Qualified
candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and eight years of financial
management/analysis experience, including development of forecasting and
monitoring tools and creation of related presentations. A master’s
degree is strongly preferred, as is experience in academic
healthcare/large physician practices. Additionally, top candidates must
demonstrate success working to create productive relationships across a
large, complex organization. Substantial demonstrated success in
developing and implementing project plans is essential. The
Director must be innovative and capable of managing competing demands and
multiple projects. Superior communication skills, both verbal and
written, are requisite.
The Location
Milwaukee, “The City of
Festivals,” is home to 600,000 residents. The city ranks 5th in the
nation for having the highest number of Fortune 500 company headquarters
and offers exceptional educational opportunities from grade school
through university levels. With a low cost of living, four
beautiful seasons, downhill skiing, abundant water sports, and various major
league sports teams, the city can meet any lifestyle preference.
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Interested
candidates may submit credentials for confidential
consideration or call for additional information:
Kathy
Powell-Florip, President
ALLIANCE SEARCH MANAGEMENT, INC.
594
Sawdust Road, Suite 194
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
kathy@alliancesearch.com
/ 800.208.6089 / 970.229.5887
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