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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
500023 Financial Services SMH

Work Shift:

Range:
UR URG 117

Compensation Range:
$122,044.00 - $183,065.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Directs the general accounting activities of the University, including financial reporting, financial asset review and management, account analysis and reconciliation, accounting policy compliance, accounting subsystem overview, and coordination with users of the financial accounting system throughout the University.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Serves as a leader of the Strong Memorial Hospital Financial Services Team with direct responsibility for the monthly financial close, reconciliation and reporting processes. Prepares for the Hospital year-end financial statement audit conducted by external auditors while also coordinating audit information needed by University and Medical Center finance offices within established timelines. Partners with senior levels of finance and departmental management to develop strategic operating budgets focused on optimizing business performance.

Position Reports to:

Sr. Director Finance, Strong Memorial Hospital

Positions Supervised:

Senior Financial Analyst (L)

Senior Financial Analyst (L)

Financial Analyst

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Statements / Management Reporting:

Coordinates month-end financial close process including review of journal entries, account reconciliations and post-close adjustments

Analyzes monthly draft statements and financial review package for accuracy, explaining significant variances to budget and prior year results

Prepares for meetings with senior financial leaders to review monthly financial performance in relation to volume trends, industry standards and actuarial assumptions

Coordinates the completion of high-level financial and statistical performance summary for review by the Board of Directors

Ensures quarterly reporting requirements for University and Medical Center Finance offices are timely met

External Audit:

Conducts process walkthroughs, internal control procedures and planning analytics with audit team in preparation for year-end test-work

Ensures timely completion of items included in audit request list as performed by multiple parties

Coordinates audit information needed by University and Medical Center Finance offices in a timely manner

Prepares draft financial statements in external audit format, making revisions as necessary based on correspondence with all levels of the audit team

Reviews and prepares required footnote disclosures and assists in completion of disclosure checklists

Operating Budget:

Engages in meetings with Medical Center leadership to understand the organization┐s strategic objectives toward achievement of an integrated budget

Assists in translating these goals into a detailed plan, continuing to refine assumptions based on ever-changing information including departmental business improvement opportunities

Coordinates completion of executive presentations to the Board of Directors for final budget approval

Recommends monthly amendments to the budget as necessary based on key variances identified through the financial reporting process

Departmental Support:

Demonstrates a helpful and courteous attitude with departmental representatives, remembering our focus as a service department

Addresses questions and provides guidance to departmental personnel related to financial processes on a daily basis

Supervision:

Supervises team of Analysts daily, managing their performance of assigned tasks while building strong working relationships and maintaining open communications

Serves as a positive role model and motivator while guiding them as needed to manage workload and set priorities

Challenges analysts to think independently and work together and with others to problem-solve

Provides growth opportunities and career planning advice when needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor┐s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CPA preferred

At least 7 years of relevant experience and success in managing financial operations, preferably in a healthcare setting

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel

Knowledge of accounting and budgeting software applications

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, contributing to a culture of openness and trust

Detail oriented and well organized

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Multi-tasker, adaptable to changing priorities

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University┐s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create ┐ and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

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