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Director, Financial Reporting

Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
Accounting$165k–$175k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage the financial close processes, including oversight and approval of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with institutional accounting policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and supporting schedules for senior leadership and central finance to support informed decision-making.
  • Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews to identify trends, key drivers, and operational insights.
  • Serve as a key financial liaison between the Controller’s Office and Medical Center departments, providing financial guidance, responsive customer service, and clear communication of financial policies, procedures, and results to both financial and non-financial audiences.
  • Direct the accounts receivable management, including contract interpretation, billing oversight, reconciliation, collections monitoring, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with departments to ensure the accuracy and timely of the process.
  • Monitor receivable balances and aging to support improved collections and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement best practices to strengthen receivable management.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train finance staff supporting financial reporting and accounts receivable functions.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional development within the team.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 7 years of experience in progressive experience in a large complex organization.
  • At least 2 years of managerial experience.
  • Significant experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, or financial analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and accrual accounting.
  • Experience in overseeing or working closely with accounts receivable functions.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex organizational environment.

Qualifications

  • CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Experience working in higher education, or healthcare.
  • Prior management experience.
  • Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools.

Skills

  • Strong sense of teamwork.
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
  • Working proficiency of Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Pay

$165,000 - $175,000

Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work model, combining on-site presence at the CUIMC campus with remote work schedules.

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