Director of Accounting

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

As a leader in the organization and under the direction of the Vice President, Finance Operations, the 

Director of Accounting, is responsible for supporting the financial strategies of network financial operations. Critical thinking is essential in order to provide network financial support and direction. The Director is responsible to ensure financial integrity with respect to aggregated network performance, network financial reporting, collaboration of all network financial projects, including, but not limited to, consolidated financial statements, audits, capital asset reporting, and oversight of treasury functions, debt and financing activities and accounting policies and procedures. Must act as liaison throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network when interfacing with others with respect to network accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.. Supports the Bassett Board initiatives in the evolution of the governance structure of the network as it pertains to accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.

• Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the establishment of a network
  finance function.
• Develops and/or establishes objectives, strategies and tactics associated with an annual work
  plan for the network finance division in conjunction with subsidiary financial leads.
• Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet
  the demands for the services provided.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner.
• Establishes and monitors financial operating performance standards for the network to ensure
  effective day-to-day operations.
• Ensures strong financial controls are in place in order to ensure financial viability and integrity.
• Assesses financial systems to ensure that they are functioning to achieve efficient and effective
  operations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the annual operating plan, in support of the
  network AOP.
• Establishes timely and effective communications with staff to keep them aware of corporate,
  divisional, and departmental information.
• Follows-up on issues and concerns in an effective and timely manner.
• Asks for staff input and ideas.
• Develops, implements and follows written procedures and policies to ensure the financial integrity
  of the various financial systems.
• Establishes timely and effective communication to ensure all areas within corporate finance
  receive adequate financial advice, assistance and service
• Identifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery issues as they present.
• Establishes Service Excellence standards across all subsidiaries. Responds promptly when those
  standards have not been met.
• Evaluates, develops and maintains network performance improvement standards and measures
  for the division of finance.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. Federal and State Withholding,
  Financial Accounting Standards Board).
• Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and
  makes necessary improvements to reduce risk.
• Ensures that all network finance team members know what is expected of them and whether or
  not their performance is satisfactory, as well as, how to improve their performance.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Hospital policies and applicable laws.
  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
  directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; identifying staffing
  needs, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures that the network finance team members have the tools necessary to effectively do their
  jobs.
• Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the network level, and where appropriate,
  institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, re-prioritizing, and/or recommending
  modifications to establish plans.
• Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs, etc. to ensure
  achievement of financial objectives.
• Responsible for the coordination of the external consolidated audit of the Bassett Healthcare
  Network.
• Oversees various Federal and State tax return filings for the Bassett Healthcare Network.
• Oversees the cash management program to ensure adequate cash flow is maintained throughout
  the network.
• Establishes and maintains control over the chart of accounts.
• Applies generally accepted accounting principles in order to maintain system integrity in the
  recording and reporting of the network’s assets, liabilities, net assets, expenses and revenues.
• In conjunction with subsidiary financial staff oversees the financial reporting for all capital projects
  ensuring that all policies and procedures with respect to the acquisition, transfer, and disposal of
  capital assets.
• Provides financial and financial systems guidance across the Bassett Healthcare Network.
• Provides financial support to the BHN in the areas of financial statement preparation, payroll,
  Accounts payable, tax preparation and financial system implementation and maintenance.
• Thinks globally and adopts a philosophy of continuous improvement for Bassett Healthcare
  Network processes/systems.
• Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performance
• Develops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfaction
• As appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum of
  care.
• Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI.
• Leads, directs and assists in the development, implementation, education and training of the
  system responsibilities below. Makes recommendations and drives change in regards to
  optimization and standardization.
  
  • Integration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Restructure/Consolidation
  • Shared Services (Corporate Support Services, Clinical Services)
  • System Revenue Budget Model (Physician Encounter Level)
  • Business Intelligence Development (Dashboard Architecture)
  • System Budget Process
  • System Financial Reporting
  • Long Range Financial Forecast
  • Monthly Operating Reviews
  • Management Discussion and Analysis
  • Nursing Financial Operations Analysis (productivity)
  • Education and Training
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in a related field, required
• Master's Degree within 3 years from date of hire, required or waived with 10 years of management level experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years Management/Leadership Level in accounting, budgeting, required
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience, required

Skills:

• Project Management/Planning
• Build Relationships
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking
• Budgeting
• Self-Motivated
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Recognize Problems
• Take Initiative

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force
  frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only  occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Occasional crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Salary : $102,898 - $154,336