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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.

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Reporting directly to the Vice President of Financial Planning and Budget the Assistant Vice President will work closely and collaboratively with senior leadership throughout the Finance Department and the rest of the organization and will have oversight of the Joint Venture and Regional portfolio.
He/she will be financially responsible for a diverse portfolio of strategic projects and be a key team member throughout the process from concept development to go-live and post go-live. These responsibilities will include preparation of business plans and financial feasibility studies being an integral part of the team preparing presentations for senior leadership medical staff and the Boards and coordinating all financial activities around the implementation and post-live management of strategic initiatives.
The Assistant Vice President will have demonstrated a deep and comprehensive knowledge in healthcare financial operational and regulatory issues. He/she will have outstanding team building and communication skills as well as strong strategic and financial analysis skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop an extensive understanding of HSSs strategic roadmap integrated strategic financial plan finances operations and regulatory issues and implications on various strategic initiatives
Stay current on developments in healthcare finance and industry dynamics; anticipate changes and their corresponding impact on the department/organization
Establish best practices improve processes systems and workflows to achieve the highest level of productivity
Establish strong working relationships with leadership throughout the organization
Develop lead and/or support presentations at Board Leadership Council and other meetings
Drawing on experience and knowledge of hospital finance and the healthcare industry test conclusions/issues/risks using organized and creative problem solving and clear logic flows
Ensure that senior leadership is apprised of progress toward goals and of any issues through regular project updates and critical-issue identification
Be an effective leader and member of hospital planning and implementation teams
Communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of internal constituencies; through clear and concise written and oral communications; proactively question thinking out of the box
Mentor personnel; help build a highly capable and engaged team and foster a team-centered culture wholly consistent with that of the hospital.

EXPERIENCE COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Solid experience (10 years) in strategic financial analysis/planning FOR/IN A HOSPITAL is required.
Major teaching/surgical hospital experience and joint venture / private knowledge is highly desirable.
Demonstrated understanding of hospital finances operations regulatory environment strategic planning and the hospital/healthcare industry as well as external environmental forces is required.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory team-related experience is required.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
Hospital finance and/or healthcare financial consulting background
Strong understanding of GAAP; highly analytical; capable of providing strategic analysis and insight on financial reporting and cash flows. Awareness of continuing changes that affect financial reporting and business operations. Ability to counsel and advise Hospital leadership on a range of related matters
Strong technical and analytical skills; adept at communicating ideas and facts packaging information and concepts in a way that increases understanding by others
In addition to the above leadership competencies the successful candidate will also possess the following:
Fit with the HSS culture including collaborative team spirit ability to work across functions dedication to quality of operations and eagerness to work hard within a growing organization
Ability to coach mentor and build capabilities of team members
Experience in leading and achieving results in a matrixed environment with capability of resolving issues through innovative problem solving and solution development.
Outstanding communication skills; good listening capability; skilled at influencing a variety of people
Well organized and disciplined with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities efficiently. Excellent project management capability. Can structure and lead business initiatives and achieve quality results on a timely basis
Technology and system savvy: excellent understanding of processes systems and databases. Knows how to use them efficiently and effectively
Unquestionable personal integrity. Exudes credibility and professionalism. Very likeable. Quickly builds confidence in others. Team player and understands his/her role in relationship to others
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree is required. Masters degree preferable but not required depending on level of relevant experience.

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