Sr Financial Analyst (Governmental Reimbursement)

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,578 - 86,100; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health invites applications for a Sr Financial Analyst (Governmental Reimbursement) to support regulatory cost reports, government program submissions, and third-party reimbursement analyses. You will collaborate with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Treasury, and clinical departments to optimize reimbursement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced data tool proficiency, and the ability to manage large datasets in a dynamic healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business subject and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting, cost reports, and government reimbursement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of NYS Institutional Cost Report (NYSICR) and Medicare 2552 cost report submissions.
• Prepare exhibits and schedules related to expenses, operating revenues, reclassifications, recoveries, and statistical allocations.
• Prepare and submit monthly NYS DOH pool submissions accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assist in the completion of routine and special regulatory reports and surveys.
• Assist in submitting Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment applications and supporting documentation in compliance with CMS regulations, state Medicaid agency requirements, and applicable local guidelines.
• Facilitate the analysis of third‑party rate accounts and payer contracts.
• Assist in the calculation of monthly Medicare revenue accruals by updating PS&R and patient statistical data.
• Reconcile and summarize cash receipt amounts detailed on Treasury department reports.
• Support the gathering and compilation of quarterly physician time studies.
• Participate in both internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain trustworthiness and integrity; respect and uphold the confidentiality of all financial and patient information.
• Package and summarize analytical findings with clear understanding of results and thoughtful recommendations.
• Independently develop analytical frameworks for large, complex data sets and exercise discretion and judgment in analytical approach.
• Proactively communicate to management any arising issues or barriers to meet timelines/deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and act independently on resolving / improving.
• Demonstrate initiative for taking on new tasks or responsibilities and exhibit creative thinking by suggesting alternatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field (accounting/finance/economics)

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr Financial Analyst (Governmental Reimbursement). The Decision Support, Strategy & Governmental Reimbursement Team (DSS & Gov) is an essential asset to the health system, providing cost accounting, benchmarking, regulatory reimbursement, and analytical services to inform sound business decisions across the institution. The team's reimbursement function encompasses Medicare and Medicaid cost report preparation, third‑party payer analysis, government program compliance, and revenue optimization strategies. It is comprised of 25 FTEs and supported by a dedicated IT group and partners directly with clinical, operational, and cross‑functional teams across the enterprise.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Governmental Reimbursement, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting and financial analysis in support of the Reimbursement Department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of regulatory cost reports, government program submissions, and third‑party reimbursement analyses. The SFA will collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Treasury, and clinical departments to optimize reimbursement outcomes while maintaining strict compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, proficiency in advanced data tools and financial systems, and the ability to manage complex datasets and regulatory requirements in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

Cost Report & Regulatory Submissions

• Assist in the preparation and filing of the NYS Institutional Cost Report (NYSICR) and Medicare 2552 cost report submissions.
• Prepare exhibits and schedules related to expenses, operating revenues, reclassifications, recoveries, and statistical allocations.
• Prepare and submit monthly NYS DOH pool submissions accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assist in the completion of routine and special regulatory reports and surveys.
• Assist in submitting Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment applications and supporting documentation in compliance with CMS regulations, state Medicaid agency requirements, and applicable local guidelines.

Financial Analysis & Revenue Accrual

• Facilitate the analysis of third‑party rate accounts and payer contracts.
• Assist in the calculation of monthly Medicare revenue accruals by updating PS&R and patient statistical data.
• Reconcile and summarize cash receipt amounts detailed on Treasury department reports.
• Support the gathering and compilation of quarterly physician time studies.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Participate in both internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain trustworthiness and integrity; respect and uphold the confidentiality of all financial and patient information.
• Package and summarize analytical findings with clear understanding of results and thoughtful recommendations.

Analytical Excellence & Operational Initiative

• Independently develop analytical frameworks for large, complex data sets and exercise discretion and judgment in analytical approach.
• Proactively communicate to management any arising issues or barriers to meet timelines/deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement (e.g., improving data integrity, process flow) and act independently on resolving / improving.
• Demonstrate initiative for taking on new tasks or responsibilities and exhibits creative thinking by suggesting alternative and innovative solutions to problems encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a major in a business subject (e.g., accounting, finance, economics) and 3‑5 years of related experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, problem‑solving skills, and comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, specifically with Excel.

Preferred Licenses

Certified Public Accountant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or CPA with specific experience in hospital reimbursement, cost report preparation designation a plus.
• High level of proficiency in Excel.
• Extensive experience in data transformation/manipulation.
• Basic understanding of database relationships and structures.
• Experience in Business Intelligence/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted tools for data analysis, research, and workflow automation (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $84,577.92 – $86,100.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.