Financial Analyst

With over 150 years of caring for our community and one another in the Washington, D.C. area, Howard University Hospital has a world‑renowned reputation for high‑quality, patient‑centric care. It is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Financial Analyst in our Finance Department who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

• Ad‑hoc financial analyses, including pro‑formas, long‑term plans, and other requests assigned; evaluation of capital requests to understand ROI and service line analytics.
• Annual budget preparation and monthly reconciliation.
• Day‑to‑day financial support, including AP, payroll, and general financial support to leaders and staff.
• Entity financial analyses, including month‑end financial review and reconciliation.
• Act as liaison between HUH, HU, and FPP.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates financial statements and reports including budgets, variances, forecasts, pricing, and other financial data.
• Reviews departmental operating statement monthly to determine reasons for budget variances.
• Reviews actual revenue and expense balances monthly.
• Extracts actual revenue and expense balances from core financial systems including clinical accounting system, Lawson financial system, and other applications monthly.
• Prepares various management reports including bi‑weekly overtime, employee overtime report, full‑time equivalent report, new hires and separation reports, accounts payable, and service agreement reports for distribution.
• Assists in the training and education of Howard University Hospital's employees on budgeting process and on the monthly variance analysis process.
• Assists in the design and development of financial models and databases.
• Performs an array of budget‑related special projects as required.

• Ability to perform highly technical financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of Acute Care hospital operations.
• Advanced skills in Micros.
• Knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, precedent‑setting decisions, procedures, and regulations.
• Capable of utilizing ERP systems and proven ability in financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer, accounting and budget systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work with computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and quantitative skills; strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or Business Management.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in budgeting and/or analytical administrative experience within an acute‑care facility; or equivalent experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Standards (GAAP).
• Experience managing and completing the annual budgeting process, including volume, revenue, and expenses.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects from start to finish, set and meet objectives, budgets, and deadlines.

• Work‑life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave, and 403B retirement plan).

Title:

Senior Financial Analyst – Full Time

Department:
Finance

Location:

Washington, DC (Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday 8:30 – 5:00 (Onsite)

Salary Range: $56,803 – $90,885

Code:
Non‑Union HA2‑15

COVID‑19 Vaccination:
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

Position Type:
Full Time