Opportunity

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is recognized as the world leader in musculoskeletal medicine. Though the main campus is located in New York City, HSS treats individuals throughout the Tri-State area and consistently attracts patients from all 50 states and over 90 countries who recognize its specialized services. HSS is ranked first in the nation for orthopedics and third for Rheumatology by US News & World Report. Members of HSS’ medical staff serve as physicians for major professional sports teams including the New York Mets, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, New York Giants, New York Red Bulls and New York Liberty, as well as the athletic programs of several colleges and universities. In addition, HSS serves US Rowing, USA Swimming, and is an official medical center for the USOC and FIFA. The Hospital for Special Surgery is affiliated with the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System through the hospital’s affiliation with Weill Cornell Medical College. The hospital is also affiliated with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Rockefeller University.

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Accounting for Commercial Initiatives reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer but will work closely with the CFO and other members of the HSS Senior Leadership team. The position plays a key role in the financial well-being of the institution by ensuring the accuracy of the books and records of the Hospital’s joint ventures and other new initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Solid experience (7-10 years) of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum five years’ managerial leadership experience
• Public accounting experience (manager or senior manager level) in for profit industries. Hospital experience a plus
• Strong technical expertise in FASB/GAAP and associated technical issues; highly analytical; capable of providing strategic analysis and insight on financial reporting, and treasury. Awareness of continuing changes that affect financial reporting. Ability to counsel and advise Hospital leadership on a range of related matters.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; adept at communicating ideas and facts, packaging information and concepts in a way that increases understanding by others.
• Awareness of continuing changes that affect financial reporting.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferable but not required depending on level of relevant experience.
• CPA required

Compensation

Compensation arrangements are excellent and commensurate with both experience and achievement.