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TitleVeterans Homes Finance Officer (NY HELPS) - 31126
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131289 Annually
Duties Description The Veterans Home Finance Officer position will serve as the Deputy Fiscal Director of the Health Facilities Management Program (HFM) for all financial activities associated with the four New York State Veterans Homes and its Centralized Billing Office.
Under the direction of the Fiscal Officer of HFM, the Veterans Homes Finance Officer will be responsible for the management of a Centralized Billing Office; management of facility fiscal supervisors and associated facility fiscal functions; management of central office fiscal administrative functions
For the management of a Centralized Billing Office the Veterans Home Finance Officer will be supervising medical billers consisting of state and agency resources; establishing and fostering a strong collaboration between the Centralized billing staff, the Central Office, and the Veterans Homes; evaluating billing functions to determine the most optimal billing process; ensuring billing procedures are followed and the monthly billing cycle is completed efficiently and effectively; overseeing and coordinating the collection efforts involving the Attorney General's office and other agencies, as needed. The Veterans Home Finance Officer will be responsible for the development, certification, and supervision of Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reports, and institutional Medicaid and Medicare cost reports; will ensure that institutional finance staff are trained in current cost reporting and billing practices and that financial management of revenue generation and billing is maintained at each facility
For management of Facility Fiscal Supervisors and Associated Facility Fiscal Functions the Veterans Home Finance Officer will monitor the revenue and expenses of each facility; Direct the development, maintenance and monitoring of the institutional revenue and expenditure budgets by facility; Act as a liaison for the institution program with DOH's Fiscal Management Group on budget issues; Develops and monitors facility and program budgets, forecasts shortfalls on a cash and operational basis. The incumbent will also design monthly institutional reports which include statistical data and revenue, and expense operating results; and monitor actual performance versus budget and will produce variance analysis; and will provide fiscal and administrative oversight over the program's procurement and purchasing processes.
For the management of Central Office Fiscal Administrative Functions, the Veterans Home Finance Officer will be responsible for fulfilling procurement and purchasing needs, including program-wide procurements, conducting program-wide fiscal analysis and development of recommendations. They will also be responsible for the identification and correction of financial risks. In addition, they will have oversight of program auditing and implementation of audit recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Open Competitive: bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, AND five years of professional financial experience in a healthcare field. Two years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level. Substitution: master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field may substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience managing the financial operations of a healthcare facility with demonstrated competence in sustaining fiscal health via multiple health insurance reimbursement systems, Medicaid, Medicare, USVA, Third-Party Liability, Private Pay, Group Health Plans, Retiree Coverage. Experience in supporting healthcare facilities in transformation projects that achieve fiscal sustainability and high quality-care.
Additional Comments The Office of Health Facilities Management (HFM) is the office within the Department of Health (DOH) tasked with overseeing the operation of four DOH Operated Veterans Homes and its Centralized Billing Office, and Helen Hayes Hospital. HFM represents 1,200 - 1,500 state staff, 1,025 certified beds, and an operating budget of approximately $190 million.
Positions may be filled within one of the geographic regions of the DOH Veterans Homes located in and around Batavia (Western NY), Montrose (Mid-Hudson NY), Oxford (Central NY) and Queens (NYC).
One permanent, competitive or non-competitive via HELPS, full-time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
For the Monrose (Mid-Hudson NY), and Queens (NYC) there is an additional $4,000 compensation for downstate adjustment.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management
Email Address Resume@Health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EH/Veterans Home Finance Officer/ 31126 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EH/Veterans Home Finance Officer/ 31126, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.