• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director for Financial Reporting, the Manager of Financial Reporting will be responsible for supporting internal and external reporting of the Dental Clinic, managing financial closes and reconciliations, as well as analyzing financial results. This role will liaise between the CUIMC Controller’s Office and the Dental School on accounting activities to ensure the integrity of the quarterly financial statements. The role also plays a key function in strengthening financial controls and improving financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily accounting operations of the Dental Clinic as well as the monthly close, including preparation of reconciliation schedules and variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly financial statement analysis according to GAAP; analyze variances between actuals and budget; and present findings and recommendations to the leadership
• Prepare patient care revenue analysis by payor.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and cost report preparation of the Dental Clinic through direct interaction with external auditors.
• Liaise with the University tax department for preparation of annual 990 for the Dental Clinic.
• Provide analysis to identify issues and understand fluctuations to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operation of the Dental Clinic.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, plus a minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial management experience. Healthcare sector experience is preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and explain complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and enterprise financial systems; experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to details and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare billing with Medicaid, Private Insurance and Managed Care providers is highly desirable.
• Public accounting experience or CPA license is preferred.
• Experience with Columbia University Accounting System (ARC) is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.