"MCG Financial Analyst- MCG Office of Operations"

Job Summary

Develop and maintain standard reports for various lanes of funding between MCG and Wellstar MCG Health via legal CAPSA/REPSA agreements. Reconcile budgets and expenditures on a monthly basis to ensure MCG is following contractual obligations with Wellstar. Utilize said reporting to monitor expenditures compared to latest approved CAPSA/REPSA agreements and correct any billing errors. Review data and ensure expenditures in PeopleSoft does not exceed the documented agreements. Assist the Manager of MCG Financial Operations with handling day-to-day financial transactions that impact MCG as well as budget creation and reconciliation. This position will also manage various database reconciliations including the WIA eligibility process, mileage and APRN reimbursements, and faculty recruitment expenses. Given the ever-changing structure and financial picture of MCG, this position will assist in creating and maintaining new financial reporting for the college.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain standard reports for all lanes of funding between MCG and Wellstar MCG Health via the CAPSA/REPSA agreements. This will include but not limited to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA), GME, Outside Contracting, MAS, numerous REPSA exhibits [3.08(a)], Missions funding & state-allocated dollars utilizing all systems needed to collect and report data (PeopleSoft, Workday, CPSC, etc.) The target audience is MCG and Wellstar MCG Health administrators. Under direction from the Manager of MCG Financial Operations, develop reports and processes to advance the monitoring capabilities for the funds flow between Wellstar MCG Health and MCG. Collaborate with Wellstar MCG Finance team to gain efficiencies.
• Monitor and balance PeopleSoft budget/expenses to ensure departments are not able to expend more than the department's allocations and/or income generated through the funds flow in PeopleSoft financials. Work with clinical department leadership to submit PeopleSoft budget adjustments as needed to align with the funds flow agreements. Review and monitor payroll distributions to ensure they align with the exhibit data. The CAPSA and REPSA agreements include reporting and monitoring of $200+ million. Monitoring budgets and reconciling expenses on a monthly basis is a critical function to ensure MCG stays within the contractual agreements.
• Manages internal MCG financial processes including WIA payments, APRN and mileage reimbursements, and faculty recruitment reimbursement payments.
• Assist with maintaining annual and ongoing CAPSA and REPSA exhibit updates. This includes assisting with the creation of the Board approved agreements every fiscal year and making amendments where necessary.
• Assist Manager of MCG Financial Operations with day-to-day financial duties relating to both MCG and GCC. Duties include reviewing/approving budget amendments, funding distribution ePARs, payroll/NPS cost transfers, negative budget corrections, and reconciliations.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with two years of experience in financial analysis or other business-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field with two years of relevant work experience with financial reporting/data management.
Experience in an academic or hospital/clinical environment.
Institutional knowledge or experience in higher learning.
Practical experience with PeopleSoft HRMS and PeopleSoft Financials.
Familiarity with AU policies and procedures.
Exposure to Wellstar MCG Health System revenue and expenditure accounting functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge including pivot tables, macros, report creation/formatting.
Established knowledge of industry standards related to physician reimbursement and clinical productivity measurement.
Familiarity with AU financial structure and/or higher education financials.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Robust analytical skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Acknowledged ability to develop collaborative work relationships with varied groups possibly possessing competing priorities.
Independent problem-solving abilities.
Reliable and mature judgment.
Proven competence in documentation of work processes.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $52,500-$65,600 annually.
Pay Band: B10
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.