Financial Analyst - Decision Support (Hybrid position)

Financial Analyst - Decision Support (Hybrid Position)

Finance/Accounting/Billing

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Financial Analyst - Decision Support. In this role, the successful candidate under the guidance of the Director of DSS, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for producing financial reports and analyses that assist in monitoring the hospitals financial performance. This role will be responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting (deadline driven), projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned using the EPSi decision support/cost accounting system, Tableau, Tableau Prep, Data Bricks, Alteryx, Excel (e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, advanced formulas), SQL, and other software as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the internal costing system (EPSi) and effectively run accurate EPSi reports; understand the relationship between the various EPSi fields and the potential restrictions when resolving crucial business decisions from stakeholders
• Support day-to-day operations related to the ongoing maintenance and processing of the EPSi Decision Support System; cost accounting and contract modeling
• Support new and ongoing projects relating to the identification of contract modeling, cost saving opportunities, physician resource utilization analyses, quality/cost analysis, and dashboard creation/review
• Support of the Hospitals Value Based Management projects, financial dashboards, various benchmarking activities and other projects as needed
• Package and summarize analytical findings with clear understanding of results and thoughtful recommendations
• Work with large complex data sets accurately
• 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)
• Demonstrate initiative for taking on new tasks or responsibilities. Exhibit creative thinking by suggesting alternative and innovative solutions to problems encountered
• Monitor and reconcile data from various sources including general ledger, patient billing, and operational systems.
• Participate in special projects, audits, and performance improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, with 1-3 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal. Possess strong customer service and problem solving skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or Management Information Systems A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in not-for-profit, healthcare or accounting Action-oriented, with experience managing aggressive deadlines and strength across a broad range of technical skills Strong foundation in financial analysis and/or accounting Must have a general understanding of the healthcare industry Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and/or SQL High-level of proficiency in Tableau, Excel, SQL, and Decision Support reporting programs Experience working with a decision support/cost accounting system Experience in data transformation/manipulation Basic understanding of database relationships and structures Experience in Business Intelligence/visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, Power BI)

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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 the role is $67,771.14 - $88,483.50 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.