Assistant Director of Compliance and Payments

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$95,774 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position in the Bureau of Division Management. The Assistant Director of Compliance and Payments works under the direction of the Director of Compliance and Payments and oversees compliance and payment functions for Mental Hygiene Division contracts. The role supervises staff, supports program and finance teams, and manages vendor relationships, payment issues, audits, and financial reporting. The Mental Hygiene Division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene oversees policy, programs, and providers related to mental health, alcohol and drug use, developmental delays and disabilities, and early intervention services. Its goals include improving clinical and rehabilitative services, integrating mental health, substance use, and primary care, promoting healthy childhood development, reducing health inequalities, and promoting recovery. The Bureau of Administration provides non-program support for the Division of Mental Hygiene. The position is based at 42-09 28th Street, Queens, New York 11101. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation, not an agency or instrumentality of New York State; its employees are not state employees and do not participate in a state retirement system or receive state fringe benefits. The announcement states that an excellent benefits package is offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the specified budget, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research, management or methods analysis, operations or organizational research, program evaluation, personnel or public administration, or related areas; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more of the specified areas.
Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Access.
Experience with government payment processes, fiscal analysis, and/or budgetary oversight.
Knowledge of government contracting and procurement processes.
Familiarity with mental hygiene services, including mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and drug abuse, and behavioral health.
Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Act as the Director’s primary liaison in internal and external meetings, communicating key decisions, strategic recommendations, and organizational updates.
Supervise and provide leadership to two Supervisors and four to five analysts.
Maintain compliance with DOHMH, local, state, and federal regulations for Mental Hygiene contracts.
Oversee Mental Hygiene provider payments and enforce timely processing schedules.
Establish control mechanisms to track contract spending.
Lead, train, and coordinate staff to ensure work is performed efficiently and accurately.
Review intra-city and grant agreements to establish claiming policies and procedures.
Handle vendor inquiries and manage vendor relationships.
Investigate and resolve billing and payment issues or discrepancies.
Serve as the point person for internal and external audit requests.
Provide technical assistance to program staff, contracted providers, and others as necessary.
Lead bi-weekly meetings with program and Central Finance staff.
Prepare financial analyses and reports, including trend analyses, spending reports, and forecasts.
Work on other ad hoc projects.