NYC Health + Hospitals

Assistant Director of Finance

NYC Health + Hospitals$100K — $120K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with emphasis on financial systems and two years of relevant experience, including one year in a managerial role; or
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience, including one year in a managerial role.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel required.
  • Deep understanding of tax regulations and wage/hour laws essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing including calculations, deductions, and direct deposits.
  • Handle off-cycle payroll tasks like bonuses and commissions accurately.
  • Reconcile payroll adjustments and perform audits for accuracy before payments.
  • Prepare specialized reports on payroll liabilities and tax compliance for management.
  • Act as a liaison to address complex pay inquiries from employees.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and manage tax filings and audits.
  • Implement and upgrade payroll and HRIS software systems effectively.
  • Supervise and train payroll staff to enhance performance.
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure confidentiality in payroll processes.
  • Update payroll policies and improve workflow efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week.
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans available.
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation per collectively bargained contracts.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities offered.
  • College Savings Program included.
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles.
  • Various employee discount programs provided.
  • Commuter Benefits Programs available.
Full Job Description
Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position oversees a company's entire payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant salary payments, tax filings, and benefits deductions. Key duties include managing payroll staff, maintaining HRIS/timekeeping systems, auditing data, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws, and generating financial
  • Payroll Processing & Accuracy: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including calculations, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
  • Specialized Processing: Handle off-cycle payroll, including bonuses, commissions, commissions, stock options, deferred compensation, relocation, and executive pay.
  • Auditing & Analysis: Reconcile payroll adjustments, resolve errors, and perform audits to ensure accuracy before and after payment distribution.
  • Reporting: Prepare specialized reports on payroll liabilities and tax compliance for management or tax authorities.
  • Communication: Act as a liaison with HR and finance to address complex, non-routine pay inquiries from employees
  • Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; handle tax filings (e.g., W-2s, 941s), audits, and reporting.
  • Systems Management: Implement, maintain, and upgrade payroll software, time-and-labor systems, and HRIS.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate payroll staff.
  • Internal Controls & Audit: Maintain strict confidentiality, balance accounts, and reconcile general ledger entries.
  • Policy & Process Improvement: Update policies, document SOPs, and improve workflow efficiency.


Minimum Qualifications
1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline with an emphasis on accounting and financial systems; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in fiscal management or administration with an emphasis on financial
systems, management information and controls, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity; or
2.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in "1" above; and three(3)years of experience, as described in "1" above, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity.

Department Preferences

  • CPP Preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in Payroll
  • Management Experience Preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Deep understanding of tax regulations, wage and hour laws
  • High attention to detail, strong leadership, analytical and communication skills


Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs


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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a healthcare system that provides medical care to residents of New York City. The system was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals has a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. The system provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$7 billion

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