Financial Analyst

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

5d•$78,285 - $78,820•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 Bureau provides non-program support for the Mental Hygiene Division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which oversees policy, programs, and providers related to mental health, alcohol and drug use, developmental delays and disabilities, and early intervention services. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Compliance and Payments, the Financial Analyst supports prompt processing of provider invoices and financial reports, coordinates with Finance and divisional teams, prepares and analyzes reports, monitors budget availability, forecasts expenditures, and provides technical assistance to programs and contracted providers. The role also includes ad hoc projects. The position is based at 42-09 28th Street, Queens, New York 11101. The salary is listed as $78,285–$78,820 (Salary Grade 21).

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the specified areas, including budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research, management or methods analysis, operations research, 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, particularly Word, Excel, and Access.
Experience in 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'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.
Work on other ad hoc projects.