Assistant Director of Finance

About NYC Health + Hospitals

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee embodies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identify monetary resources; develop action plans
• Maintain financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiate corrective actions, minimize the impact of variances
• Monitor document flow from health care setting financial units for timeliness, completeness and accuracy
• Manage budget and forecast process, provide financial direction and assist in strategic decisions
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance
• Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with internal and external advisors, and filing financial reports
• Oversee the organization’s financial systems and procedures; recommend improvements where necessary
• Manage internal and external relationships; interact with various stakeholders
• Lead, guide, support and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Reviews operational procedures in compliance with authorized systems; implements changes necessary to stave off deterioration of their effectiveness, and recommends and guides the installation of improved procedures for efficient operation of current health care setting financial systems
• Manage the submission of PBJ reports and coordinate audits
• Ensure provider enrollment with Medicaid & Medicare
• Travel within the five (5) PAC sites as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline with an emphasis on accounting and financial systems; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in fiscal management or administration with an emphasis on financial systems, management information and controls, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above; and three(3)years of experience, as described in “1” above, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity.

Department Preferences

• Strong accounting acumen capable of analyzing vast amounts of data and be able to effectively - communicate both orally and written to all department level management
• Experience with the preparation of RCF and ICR; and PBJ reporting
• Adept in Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Accounting systems and sub-systems. Capable of utilizing search engines to obtain information as needed. Proficiency with spreadsheet software, database software, and financial/budgeting software
• Strong ability to analyze complex data sets, perform cost-benefit analysis, and identify financial trends
• Excellent verbal and written skills to explain technical financial information to non-financial stakeholders and defend recommendations
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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