The Financial Specialist Senior/Intermediate role at Michigan Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology supports critical academic and hospital financial operations through accurate analysis, compliance, and reporting. This position plays a key role in managing expenses, procurement, and financial systems while serving as a trusted resource for faculty and staff. It offers an opportunity to contribute to a world-class academic medical center with strong benefits and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities & Important Points for Applicants

• Role Overview
  • Full-time financial operations role within the Department of Anesthesiology at Michigan Medicine.
  • Position may be filled at the Intermediate or Senior level depending on qualifications (underfill possible).
  • Supports both academic and hospital departmental financial activities.
  • Works closely with faculty, fellows, supervisors, Shared Services, and University Procurement.
• Financial Review & Compliance
  • Review, analyze, and pre-approve departmental expense reports, including faculty, student, and non-University employee travel expenses.
  • Ensure compliance with University, Medical School, and departmental financial policies and procedures.
  • Process invoices, journal entries, PeoplePay payments, and other financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Faculty & Educational Expense Management
  • Track faculty and fellow educational expenses and maintain databases for individual educational allowance balances.
  • Prepare and submit annual summaries of Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses to the Medical School.
• Financial Systems Expertise
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on University financial systems, including expense reporting, procurement, reconciliation, and related workflows.
  • Act as the primary departmental contact for Shared Services case management.
• Training & Departmental Support
  • Provide hands-on training and guidance to supervisors and staff on routine financial processes such as requisitions, P-card reconciliation, and expense report preparation.
  • Develop, update, and maintain financial training materials for staff with finance-related responsibilities.
  • Communicate policy updates and procedural changes to department staff and division managers.
• Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Procure goods and services required for departmental operations.
  • Obtain, manage, and renew purchase contracts.
  • Collaborate closely with the University’s Procurement group to ensure cost-effective and compliant purchasing.
• Required Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to individuals with varying levels of expertise.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels.
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Education & Experience
  • Intermediate Level: Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of accounting or finance experience (or equivalent combination).
  • Senior Level: Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience (or equivalent combination).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in healthcare, higher education, or an academic medical center.
  • Familiarity with University policies and M-Pathways Financial systems.
• Additional Information
  • Hybrid or remote work options may be available at departmental discretion.
  • Background screening and pre-employment drug testing required.
  • Michigan Medicine offers excellent health coverage, a 2:1 retirement match, and long-term career stability.

This position is ideal for finance professionals seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative role supporting complex operations in a leading academic healthcare environment.