Financial Analyst III at Atrius Health

Posted in Accounting about 3 hours ago.

Type: Full Time
Location: Newton, Massachusetts





Job Description:

Atrius Health is a nonprofit healthcare leader delivering a system of connected care that enables us to know our patients better so that we can serve them well. Across 32 clinical locations, more than 50 specialties and 825 physicians, we provide proactive, customized care to more than 720,000 adult and pediatric patients across eastern Massachusetts.


The Atrius Health practices including Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG Physician Associates – together with VNA Care – work in collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities, to develop innovative and effective ways of delivering care in the most appropriate setting, making it easier for patients to be healthy.


We believe that by establishing a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and trust with each of our patients, we enrich their health and enhance their lives.



SUMMARY


Under general direction, conducts and documents a range of financial analyses projects in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, utilization, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts. Prepares independent projections and critically reviews projections prepared by others. Interprets and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques needed for financial planning and control. Performs financial research and analyses for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in the subsequent appraisal of results. Prepares statistical studies and forecasts and makes recommendations based on conclusions. Serves as a consultant to staff members and managers in a range of departments and locations. May function as a lead financial analyst, providing advice and training to lower-level analysts. Typically reports to a finance manager or director.



Essential Functions



· Analyzes and audits complex financial, budgetary, or medical claims information to determine present and future financial performance and to ensure necessary compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Participates in the development of long-range financial forecasts and related budgets, considering alternative scenarios and factors as appropriate.


· Monitors and performs on-going financial analyses for the development and management of programs, initiatives, or budgets, providing support through forecasting, statistical analyses, trending, regression analyses, risk assessment, utilization assessment, and financial model development. Identifies key issues and trends and makes recommendations to department director as needed.


· Under the guidance of a finance manager or director, gathers, analyzes, summarizes, and prepares recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, budget planning and operating forecasts.


· Assists in the development of budgets, financial planning tools, pro forma models and other materials needed to fulfill corporate financial requirements. Participates in the development of measures, indicators, and benchmarks as well as in the development of new methods for analyses and comparison.


· Interprets and applies company financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory.


· Oversees the production of regularly scheduled financial reports. Interprets, reviews, and presents financial results, highlighting areas of concern.


· Researches and prepares special reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, interpretation of budget directives and impact of governmental requirements.


· Conducts special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action. Identifies areas for review and conducts analyses. Analyses may be focused on a single or multiple location, clinical or non-clinical operations or single or multiple cost/revenue/budget items. Frequently reviews and analyzes information submitted by others, providing feedback and recommendations as needed.


· Serves as project leader for large-scale and/or long-term financial projects, often affecting multiple departments. Manages the implementation process and provides summaries and updates to management as needed. Identifies and investigates issues related to assigned projects. Typically selects approach from predetermined methodology options or recommended alternatives. Recommends changes in methodology when needed to best meet corporate objectives.


· Serves as consultant and liaison to staff members in a variety of departments and locations. Provides interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, or financial regulations. Recommends cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies. Provides direction to on financial issues and problems affecting financial performance and/or projections.


· Ensures necessary data is captured electronically. Monitors and audits data flow. Identifies and resolves data gaps.


· May play lead role with lower level or less experienced analysts.


· May represent the department on committees or at meetings.


· May develop and maintain financial policy and procedures manuals.


· Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.



Non-Essential Functions



Performs other duties as needed. Any other duties performed which are not listed as essential functions are considered non-essential functions.



Minimum Requirements



Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education, training, or experience) required, preferably in accounting or finance. MBA or MPH preferred.



Skills and Experience: Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in financial or data analyses. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills including statistical analyses and forecasting. Detail oriented with strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated project management skills. Experience in healthcare desirable. Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Access.




Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.



Benefits Include:


· Up to 8% company retirement contribution,


· Generous Paid Time Off


· 10 paid holidays,


· Paid professional development,


· Generous health and welfare benefit package.


Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state

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