Director of Accounting, Financial Reporting & Analysis

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

 Responsible for the oversight of the accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions for all CFG entities. 

The position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred but not required. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial reporting and analysis, accounting, and /or financial statement preparation. Must have relevant healthcare experience, direct experience with general ledger systems, financial statement preparation, and staff supervision.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIE

• Ensure the accurate and timely monthly processing of all accounting activities in order to meet scheduled monthly financial reporting deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly financial statements, management reports, and budget variance reports.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial data in the general ledger.  This includes review of all material journal entries prepared by and input by the accounting staff, as well as all automated interfaces to the general ledger from various sub-systems, including payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash, and inventory.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of various forms of financial analyses for all CFG operating entities.
• Serve as liaison to operating leaders to investigate problems and questions relating to all areas of financial operations and financial performance.
• Prepare executive-level financial analyses, as requested by management.  Make recommendations and presentations accordingly.
• Assist in the coordination of the annual CFG operating budget process.
• Assist independent firm in the preparation of all tax returns and oversee the provision of related information.
• Oversee preparation of financial surveys, compilations, and other data requests, both internal and external.
• Supervise, train, and hire staff.
• Oversee bank reconciliation process for all relevant bank accounts.
• Assist independent firm in the preparation of certified financial statements and oversee the provision of workpapers, account analyses, and other supporting schedules and documentation for year-end audit; directly handle requests from external auditors.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial policies and controls.
• Complete special projects for Chief Financial Officer, as required.

COMPETENCIES and SKILLS

• Action-oriented – Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented; meets deadlines and goal with a minimum of planning or supervision; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Cooperation – Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener.
• Planning and problem-solving – Demonstrates ability to set goals; can effectively cope with change; can change priorities comfortably; can handle risk and uncertainty; identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes, and reaches conclusions and solutions based on thorough analysis and reasoning.
• Communications – Is effective in a variety of presentation settings; effectively expresses self; creates a climate of open communication; expresses ideas clearly and concisely in written form.
• Computer skills – Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is required and experience with Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.
• Initiative – Generates new and unique ideas; adds value to strategic discussions.
• Ethical Conduct – Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct and truthful individual; can present candid assessment in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; conforms to CFG Code of Conduct.
• Interpersonal skills – Related well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport, listens, and builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact in tense situations.
• Results – Can be counted on to be results-oriented; accepts challenges and problems; accepts accountability for results
• Workforce Effectiveness – Hires, orients, and trains employees to ensure a competent workforce.  Establishes appropriate goal and performance standards for employees.  Monitors staff performance, provides timely feedback, and institutes corrective actions consistent with organizational policies.  Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely and constructive manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or

balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.