Finance and Compliance Manager, HEALI

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a private, not for profit, health and human services planning, research/public education and advocacy organization that serves as the umbrella for public and non-profit agencies serving Long Island's poor and vulnerable individuals and families. 

The Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI) is Long Island’s Social Care Network (SCN) of community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers building a person centric model that integrates healthcare, social care, and behavioral health care. HWCLI is the lead entity for the HEALI Social Care Network.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Finance and Compliance Manager

HWCLI seeks an energetic, passionate, and socially conscious individual to support HWCLI and HEALI mission by managing the organization’s finances, budgeting, and grant administration.
 

The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in nonprofit organizational finance management, procurement, compliance and administration. Experience in health care or public health is desired. This position will play a key role in building HWCLI’s network contracting framework and monitoring for the newly implemented Social Care Network (SCN). This is a new position within the organization and reports directly to the Senior Director of Fiscal and Contracting.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Compliance Management & Oversight, 50%

• Develop or update existing contracting policies/procedures and processes related to vendors and contractors;
• Consult with the Fiscal Manager and other fiscal staff to develop or revise program objectives on an ongoing basis;
• Support Social Care Network development program and other teams with the development and implementation of network growth and outreach strategy;
• Collaborate with internal teams on contract negotiations and administration
• Support all reporting for Contract performance, including grant program budgets and state and federally mandated reporting;
• Support organization-wide monitoring and performance evaluation;
• Ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored and retained in compliance with current legislative requirements;
• Manage a team of 2-3 contract and compliance staff;

Administration & Internal Controls, 40%

• Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance and the 1115 Waiver demonstration grant award;
• Manage relationships with government agencies and auditors during contract reviews and audits;
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations;
• Support bid reviews, bid and contract disputes and resolution process as necessary;
• Support network members with necessary fiscal and compliance training and oversight;
• Implement a robust contracts management and compliance management/reporting system;
• Oversee financial management of contracts and support Senior Director with contract performance assessments         
• Maintain grant and contract files for all programs;
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally; accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors;

Other duties, 10%:

• Participate in annual budget preparation and reporting processes, including maintaining financial records and statements;
• Participate in and provide input on relevant vendors selection and processes;
• Assist in accurate tracking and analysis of expenses and revenue; advise leadership with the objective that annual revenue exceeds expenses for the office;
• Perform other ad-hoc projects, optimization, and other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director;

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in fields such as Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration or a related discipline with an emphasis on accounting and financial systems, or equivalent experience working in accounting and finance in a non-profit setting; Master’s degree is a plus
• Strong commitment to social justice and HWCLI’s mission;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant nonprofit and/or health care contracting experience strongly preferred; a preference for 5 years of experience with a range of nonprofit, corporate or government experience;
• Understanding multifaceted partnerships and complex state and federal regulations are critical for this role. This can be demonstrated through experience as a manager and/or administrator with a demonstrated record of success in bringing multi-sector partners together to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time;
• Strong analytic critical thinking skills, initiative, and positive manner;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including experience interacting with top management;
• Prior team management experience preferred;

General skills:

• Strong data management and Excel skills, including querying, pivot tables, and extensive formulaic knowledge;
• Experience working with large data sets, experience with data visualization tools, and use of databases is a plus;
• Proficiency in main MS Office products is necessary; familiarity with HR IT systems, accounting software (such as FundEasy, QuickBooks, PayChex, etc) and banking applications is a plus;
• Familiarity with, and prior experience managing, CMS Waiver Demonstrations (Section 1115, 1915(c)) or similar Medicaid transformation initiatives a plus;
• Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment;
• Ability to optimally work with remote teams;

Benefits:

• Compensation: $85,000.00- $97,000.00/year
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment making a positive impact in our region
• Generous retirement plan with Employer match after 1-year, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time-off
• Hybrid work environment
• Schedule: Monday – Friday

HWCLI is an equal opportunity employer.