Director of Finance

Company overview

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (dba Cooperative Health) is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization’s values of: treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community/population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.

Job summary

Cooperative Health is seeking an enthusiastic, mission driven individual to fill the position of Director of Finance, this individual will manage the financial and accounting departments. Their main duties include evaluating and directing accounting, audit or financial departments, developing financial policies for Cooperative Health, and evaluating and improving financial systems.

Essential job functions

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Controller, and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Manage finance and accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.

Competencies

• Ability to embody the mission and vision of Cooperative Health.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with people from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out work assignments independently and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality.
• Proficient in use of computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day.

Company conformance statement

In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health’s:

• Board approved policies and procedures;
• Confidentiality and professional provisions;
• Compliance program; and
• Standards of conduct.

Supervisory responsibility

Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person