Assistant Director of Finance

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Coordinator to oversee financial programs and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves planning, monitoring, and directing finance initiatives, including accounts payable and cost reporting systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fiscal management, with a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality health services, where your contributions will directly impact the financial health of a leading healthcare organization. If you are passionate about finance and healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 years of experience in fiscal management.
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in financial systems management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate finance programs and ensure accurate flow of financial documents.
• Monitor compliance with financial systems and internal controls.
• Supervise staff and develop financial reporting systems.

Skills

Fiscal Management

Financial Reporting

Cost Reporting Systems

Data Control

Accounting Systems

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Finance, plans, initiates, monitors, directs and coordinates finance programs including areas such as accounts payable, health care setting management and cost reporting systems, payroll, special accounting, internal and external financial reports, data control, affiliation accounting, asset control, cash receipts, cash disbursements, daily investment of idle cash funds, general accounting and capital accounting. Coordinates the efforts of staff members in initiating and completing work assignments within the framework of departmental objectives and priorities to ensure the accurate, timely and systematic flow of documents and reports for the provision of necessary financial services. Acts in compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations and other applicable external regulatory requirements and/or guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Reviews and coordinates plans, activities, programs, practices and operations within the department to determine if operational functions are best servicing needs.
2. Monitors document flow from health care setting financial units for timeliness, completeness and accuracy.
3. Initiates and implements standard operating procedures and new accounting systems to simplify workload and improve flow of accounting and finance.
4. 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.
5. Provides general supervision including the general direction and review of staff personnel, and determines critical document flow points, and recommends solutions to affect resolution of stoppages or delayed processing.
6. Engages in the development and maintenance of staff personnel at a level to fulfill operational needs of finance, accounting and systems requirements.
7. Prepares special studies and analysis relevant to finance and accounting matters.
8. Develops and maintains a system of reports for the guidance of NYC Health + Hospitals financial management and health care setting controllers in the operation of authorized financial and accounting systems and supervises on a current basis all financial data books, ledgers, records and reports needed to account for and record the results of operations and assets of the System and its subsidiaries.
9. Participates in staff conferences, attends various meetings with key personnel of other NYC Health + Hospitals offices and outside agencies.
10. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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; or
2. 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.

How To Apply

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

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