Decision Support Manager jobs in New York

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant VP of Finance, the Decision Support Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of financial information systems and data analytics within Mohawk Valley Health System. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of business systems, data warehousing, data collection and reporting. This role will partner with leaders across the organization to contribute to financial planning efforts and influence positive decision making.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day operations and workflow of the Decision Support staff, who are responsible for cost accounting analysis, financial analysis and reporting.
• Develops and implements data analytics and reporting systems throughout the organization to provide timely and accurate information for planning, forecasting, monitoring and decision support.
• Oversees the ongoing sourcing, assessment, defining, and maintenance of business data to ensure integrity, quality, validity, and overall applicability to the identification, analysis, and interpretation of ongoing trends or patterns in complex data sets for specified projects.
• Serves as the decision support analytics subject matter expert in development and implementation of dashboards and reports to support key clinical and operational initiatives.
• Collaborates with leaders across the system to understand business needs and implement dashboards which communicate performance, contribute to financial planning efforts and influence positive decision making
• Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzes, assesses, and implements cost accounting rules utilizing appropriate methodologies to accurately capture and maintain procedural costs for the health systems operations.
• Leads the processes for preparing annual operating and capital budgets including developing volume projections, expense targets, and other financial items.
• Participates in performance improvement and project management teams as subject matter expert in data analytics and performance measures.
• Provides and encourages effective coaching. Promotes a positive environment of constructive feedback.
• In partnership with leadership and Human Resources, makes decisions or recommendations related to performance management, hiring, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, etc. Resolves staff issues and grievances in a fair, timely and consistent manner, also in partnership with HR.
• Ensures new hires receive orientation and training, and that all staff have the resources, tools and training necessary to fulfill their duties.
• Collaborates with other technology leaders to ensure adequacy of data, processes and tools utilized by decision support.
• Manages the utilization of measurement tools, statistical methods, and benchmark comparisons to determine and analyze outcome measures in support of organizational goals.
• Creates procedures and guidelines for decision support systems and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospital Administration, Data Analysis or Business Administration
• Five years of experience in financial planning, financial systems, financial analysis or budgeting with at least two years in health care finance or cost accounting
• Two years of experience supervising, monitoring, evaluating, training and motivating staff
• In-depth knowledge of business systems, data warehousing, data collection and reporting
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills are necessary in dealing with a variety of healthcare and finance professionals
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and team leadership skills are required to develop and implement efficient work processes
• Ability to assess and evaluate complex financial data via use of computer analysis

PREFERRED:

• Ten years of experience in healthcare finance.
• Master’s degree.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 88539
Department FINANCIAL OFFICE
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.066667
Work Schedule SALARIED MANAGEMENT
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $66k - $106k Annually