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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Hospital Finance at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will:

• Assist in the hospital's financial and statistical accounting recording system.
• Maintain up-to-date procedure manual so accounting staff can be guided properly. 
• Assist in the coordination and preparation for year-end audits by independent accountants.
• Maintain adequate records of all contracts and leases.
• Review financial and statistical reports for accuracy before their release to management and outside agencies.
• Interpret data with its ramifications as to how University Hospital of Brooklyn (UHB) operates, delivers healthcare and finances in its operations. 
• Participate in the preparation of hospital financial statements and reports for internal distribution and regulatory reporting. 
• Assist in the identification and analysis of significant fluctuations in expense/liability account balances, and report finds to the CFO or his designee for follow-up action. 
• Prepare journal entries and supporting work papers for recognition of hospital revenue and expenses and associate assets and liabilities. 
• Perform special projects as required by the CFO or their designee. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Finance or Accounting Degree and/or Certified Financial Analyst certificate with 3 to 5 years of progressively more complex technical and managerial experience in the area of budgeting, accounting and financial analysis is required.
• Experience in finance or professional certification is highly desirable.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of federal regulations and statues, and a thorough understanding of the policies, rules and regulations in the area of patient care and university higher education.
• Ability to apply principles of reason to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to read, analyze interpret and manage complex documents and agreements; to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Downstate Medical Center community, and SUNY institutional officials.
• Exceptional relationship building skills, strategic thinking and strong initiative and follow-through is a must.
• Proven track record in building successful teams and ability to professionally and successfully interact and collaborate with all sectors of the campus community and external customers. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant.
• Master's Degree and/or Certified Financial Analyst.
• Proficient in Office Suite and knowledge of Lawson. 

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

  An approved COVID-19 vaccination.

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025.