Strategic Financial Planning Assistant Vice President

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! 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. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. Emp Status Regular Full time Work Shift Compensation Range The base pay scale for this position is $198,500.00 - $302,750.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. What you will be doing RESPONSIBILITIES: The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Develop an extensive understanding of HSS’s 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: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferable but not required depending on level of relevant experience. Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 15th year in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025). Our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent-candidates that align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunity for growth and success. Not ready to apply? Click Introduce Yourself at the top of the screen to join our Talent Community. 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Requirements

Solid experience (10+ years) in strategic financial analysis/planning FOR/IN A HOSPITAL is required.
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.
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
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

Nice To Haves

Major teaching/surgical hospital experience and joint venture / private knowledge is highly desirable.
Master’s degree preferable but not required depending on level of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Develop an extensive understanding of HSS’s 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.