Finance Analyst

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene•Long Island, NY

14d•$75,245 - $75,759•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking one (1) qualified candidate to fill the full-time position Financial Analyst. The Mental Hygiene Division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for policy, programs, and provider oversight related to mental health; alcohol and drug use; developmental delays and disabilities; and early intervention services. The work of the Division is informed by the goals of improving clinical and rehabilitative services; integrating mental health, substance use, and primary care; promoting healthy childhood development; reducing racial/ethnic and socioeconomic health inequalities; and promoting recovery. The Bureau of Administration provides all non-program support for the Division of Mental Hygiene.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, data science, business/data analytics, human resources development, or a closely related field.
One year of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration market research, economic planning, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of Government contracting/procurement process.
Familiarity with mental hygiene services (mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol & drug abuse; behavioral health, etc.)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and a working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Ensure processing of prompt payments of monthly invoices and quarterly financial reports using various systems for contracted providers within the Division of Mental Hygiene
Liaise with DOHMH's central Finance and other Divisional Bureaus.
Prepare and analyze reports as necessary
Maintain availability of sufficient budget funds for payments to be processed.
Forecast expenditures and perform substantive financial analysis as needed.
Provide technical assistance to programs and contracted providers.
Other ad hoc projects.