Job Description 

Work where every moment matters.

Every day,  more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole, rather than a single member organization.
With the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll, benefits, performance management system, service recognition programs and other common practices across the system. 

Department Description:

The Technical Accounting Department is a part of the Hartford Healthcare’s Finance department. We are responsible for coordinating all the audits under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including HHC’s year-end financial audit, both state and federal grant audits, and all of the retirement plan audits. We are also responsible for monitoring new GAAP guidance and implementing policies and procedures to ensure HHC’s compliance with new guidance. In addition, we perform research to determine the accounting treatment for complicated transactions such as affiliations, joint ventures, etc.
Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst will assist the Director and Manager of Technical Accounting with complex technical accounting issues, including researching appropriate accounting treatment for complex accounting transactions and implementation of new accounting standards. Position will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial statement audit, including working extensively with other departments throughout the System to ensure appropriate audit evidence is accurately submitted to ensure timely completion of the audit.

Qualifications - External

Education: Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or finance is required. CPA preferred

Technical Skills and Prior Experience:

• 3 + years of demonstrated financial reporting, accounting and accounting research experience with a public accounting firm preferred
• Responsible for all aspects of financial statement audit, state and federal grant audits, and the retirement plan audits for the System, including managing the open items listing and review of control documentation submitted from the respective departments prior to submission to auditors.
• Research of technical accounting issues related to the System, and discussions with its outside auditors regarding the System's evaluation of technically complex transactions.
• Assist with the implementation of all new accounting standards for the System.
• Assist with financial disclosures of complex accounting areas, such as investments, malpractice insurance, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with internal control procedure requirements.
• Extensive responsible experience in accounting and demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on diverse accounting tasks and projects and adapts to changing priorities.
• Persists and finishes projects despite obstacles or redirects when necessary; takes action and addresses opportunities with little supervision; takes extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including organized thought processes, polite and respectful of others, and adapts presentations to the audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate effectively to all levels of the System.
• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of HHC, working effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Healthcare System experience preferred.
• PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Assist with various special projects and supporting other Finance functions as necessary. 

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.