Manager, Capital Planning and Debt Strategy

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $86,000.00 - $131,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing

Job Description

Overview:
The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a strategic and results-driven Manager, Capital Planning and Debt Strategy to lead critical components of the organization’s capital investment planning and financing strategy. This role is a key leader within the Capital Planning and Debt Strategy team, responsible for overseeing capital planning processes, driving strategic investment decisions, and optimizing financial and system capabilities to support enterprise growth

This position partners closely with senior leadership, including the COO, VP of Budget and Financial Planning, and SVP of Facilities & Construction, to shape and execute capital allocation and financing strategies aligned with long-term organizational priorities. The Manager will also provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to analysts, while enhancing governance, processes, and decision support frameworks. 

Key Responsibilities:

Debt Strategy and Capital Markets Leadership

• Lead analysis and ongoing management of the organization’s debt portfolio, including monitoring outstanding obligations, amortization schedules, and interest cost trends.
• Support development of long-term debt strategy and capital structure planning, including scenario modeling and evaluation of financing alternatives.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and recommendations on borrowing strategies, refinancing opportunities, and interest rate risk management.
• Oversee debt covenant compliance and related reporting, ensuring adherence to all financing agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Lead preparation and coordination of rating agency materials, including financial performance analysis, capital investment updates, and strategic positioning.
• Play a central role in debt issuance and financing transactions, including financial modeling, structuring analysis, preparation of offering materials, and coordination with external advisors (banks, rating agencies, legal counsel).
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all required disclosures, including EMMA, MTI, and other regulatory filings.
• Monitor capital markets trends and interest rate environment, providing insights to inform timing and structure of financing decisions.

Capital Planning and Financial Integration

• Align debt strategy with capital investment plans, ensuring financing strategies support organizational priorities and long-term financial capacity.
• Partner with capital planning stakeholders to evaluate funding strategies for major projects and assess financial impact on liquidity and leverage.
• Support the capital budgeting process by providing financing perspectives, affordability analysis, and long-range financial implications.
• Develop integrated financial models that connect capital investments, debt capacity, cash flow, and balance sheet performance.

Governance, Analysis, and Process Improvement

• Support Capital Steering Committee and related governance processes, including preparation of materials and financial insights to inform decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on debt strategy, capital markets, and healthcare finance trends.
• Drive enhancements to financial models, reporting tools, and planning processes, improving transparency and decision support.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on broader financial planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives impacting capital structure and liquidity.
• Enhance utilization of financial systems (including Strata) to improve accuracy, efficiency, and integration of debt and capital planning data.

Qualifications:

We are committed to an inclusive workforce where all employees have equal opportunity for growth and success. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in debt strategy, treasury, capital markets, financial planning, or healthcare finance.    
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify opportunities and mitigate financial risks.
• Strong business partner who can influence decisions through data-driven insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing financial processes and tools.

What Sets You Apart:

• Deep understanding of debt instruments, capital markets, and financing structures.
• Strategic thinker who connects financing decisions to long-term organizational value and risk management.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify opportunities and mitigate financial risks.
• Strong business partner who can influence decisions through data-driven insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing financial processes and tools.

Join Us
At HSS, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that’s advancing the future of musculoskeletal health. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the organization’s financing strategy, supporting major capital investments, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.