Financial Analyst

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene•Long Island, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking one qualified candidate for a full-time Financial Analyst position in the Bureau of Division Management. 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. The Bureau of Division Management provides non-program support to the Division of Mental Hygiene. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Compliance and Payments, the Financial Analyst supports payment processing, financial reporting, budget monitoring, expenditure forecasting, and financial analysis for contracted providers and Division programs. The position also coordinates with central Finance and other Divisional Bureaus and provides technical assistance to programs and providers. The position is located at 42-09 28th Street, Queens, New York 11101. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter through the employer’s website; only applications submitted there will be considered. 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, do not participate in a state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The organization emphasizes inclusion and efforts to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or more specified areas, including budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research, management or methods analysis, operations or organizational research, program evaluation, personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel or labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning or administration, market research, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area.

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 or procurement processes.
Familiarity with mental hygiene services, including mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and drug abuse, or behavioral health.
Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure prompt processing of monthly invoices and quarterly financial reports for contracted providers using various systems.
Liaise with DOHMH 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.
Work on other ad hoc projects.