Finance Operations Lead: Invoices & Compliance (Remote/Hybrid)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Work-from-home option up to two days a

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Assistant Director in the Bureau of Controller to lead the accounting and invoice processing functions. The role supports the director, ensures accurate, timely fiscal activities, and oversees contract payments during peak periods.

The ideal candidate will guide process improvements, mentor staff, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to NYC health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assists the unit Director in managing the orderly flow of unit operations and ensures fiscal activities are accurate, efficient and timely.
• Assist with reviewing contract payments during peak periods and staff shortages to eliminate backlogs.
• Oversee special projects within the unit ensuring timely completion per rules and policies.
• Prepare expense adjustments in FMS to correct miscoded payments and create DRMs to expedite payments and avoid penalties.
• Conduct trainings for division staff on invoice processing procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of payments to verify amounts align with contract terms.

Job description

City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Assistant Director in the Bureau of Controller to lead the accounting and invoice processing functions. The role supports the director, ensures accurate, timely fiscal activities, and oversees contract payments during peak periods.

The ideal candidate will guide process improvements, mentor staff, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to NYC health initiatives.