Chief Finance Officer
Responsible for the financial operations of the corporation. Develop and administer accounting policies and procedures for several accounting sections, typically the activities of Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Systems Development, Accounts Receivable, Corporate Cost Reporting, and Accounting Research. Design and implement large-scale accounting systems and internal operating procedures. Responsible for the preparation and administration of the operating budget and tax returns. Ensure that accounting transactions are recorded and reported accurately and timely. Supervise the accounting staff, accounts receivable, billing, and associated front-end staff. Responsible for financing and capital acquisition (and enhancement) activities and strategies, including alternate corporate structures necessary to support and maximize such strategies.
POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and assist in the preparation of program operating budgets.
- Design and implement internal accounting policies and procedures in accordance with grant regulations and GAAP.
- Prepare and articulate corporate cost reporting; explain and present to the board of directors, other fiscal intermediaries, and funding agencies.
- Maintain the accounting system utilizing generally accepted accounting principles and techniques to systematically record, present, and interpret financial data.
- Prepare corporate financial statements consisting of the following: corporate assets, liabilities, and fund balances; comparative budget to actual revenue and balance sheets which reflect expenditure statements, as well as reporting bad debt write-offs, for the fiscal period.
- Assure that all necessary reports for the Governing Board, President/CEO, and funding agencies are completed according to the stipulated standard procedures on a timely basis, as may be required.
- Responsible for the proper recording and system controls for cash receipts, grant drawdowns, cash disbursements, bank transfers, and deposit of clinic receipts. Assure all monthly financial statements are submitted to the Financial Committee and Board of Directors within at least two (2) working days before any formally scheduled meeting.
- Assure the reconciling of all corporate account bank statements.
- Assure the review of travel reports for all employees and Board Members and calculate, if necessary, amount of reimbursement.
- Review and approve all purchases on behalf of the corporation. Assure that all purchases meet the purchasing guidelines, as adopted by the Board of Directors.
- Review cash requirement reports, as it relates to the total accounts payable and availability of cash.
- Coordinate and oversee the preparation and reconciliation of payroll related functions with the Human Resources Manager.
- Assist the Human Resources Manager, through review and feasibility of appropriate grading of the corporate salary scale and benefit structure.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the corporate financial information presented, as well as on behalf of the President/CEO, as needed.
- Directly oversee the Accounting Department, as well as Accounts Receivable and Billing Departments. Also, Management Information Systems, payroll, and purchasing/storeroom functions until such time as these functions are transferred to other appropriate management.
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Degree in Accounting/Business Administration from an accredited institution. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. CPA or CMA preferred.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years' experience in an accounting position, which entails financial systems development and corporate reporting. Experience should include emphasis on financial operations, maintenance of a central accounting system and budget preparation preferably in a health care or related setting. Must possess management and supervisory experience of at least five (5) to seven (7) years in a healthcare related field or entity.
Expertise: Ability to administer and maintain a complete and accurate financial accounting system, as it relates to total corporate operations. Skillful in the operation of software and office machines used in connection with accounting procedures. Must be able to analyze and articulate corporate financial status with special emphasis on cost reporting. Experience with 330 desired.
Language: Comprehend and use basic language either written or spoken to communicate information and ideals.
Hours of Work: May vary based on Organizational need.
Travel: May vary based on Organizational need.
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