Director of Accounting Operations

Job Description Summary

Responsible for leading the accounting operations in a multi-state, hybrid work environment to ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounting transactions, and other ad hoc projects. Assure that all financial information is documented and duplications are safeguarded.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage accounts payable functions, including verifying and ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable posting entries and manual checks, corporate credit card program, as well as ongoing internal control review to prevent fraudulent transactions
• Review PacificSource and subsidiaries general ledger account reconciliations and trial balances on a monthly basis
• Develop reporting KPIs, including operational and financial metrics
• Oversight/review of Form 1099, unclaimed property, personal property tax, and premium tax filings for PacificSource and subsidiaries
• Manage the annual external CPA audit of consolidated GAAP financial statements, statutory financial statements, and retirement plans
• Coordinate services provided to internal PacificSource customers by Finance Department personnel
• Responsible for oversight, management, development, implementation and communication of department programs
• Responsible for hiring, staff development, coaching, performance reviews, corrective actions, and termination of employees. Provide feedback, including regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations, for direct reports
• Coordinate business activities by maintaining collaborative partnerships with key departments
• Responsible for process improvement and working with other departments to improve interdepartmental processes. Utilize lean methodologies for continuous improvement. Utilize visual boards and daily huddles to monitor key performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities
• Actively participate as a key team member in department and company Managers/Supervisors meetings
• Actively participate in various strategic and internal committees in order to disseminate information within the organization, represents company philosophy, and preserves visibility within the community

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations
• Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUCCESS PROFILE

Work Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of financial accounting experience with at least four (4) years supervisory experience required. Health insurance industry strongly preferred

Education, Certificates, Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required. CPA license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire required

Knowledge: Advanced Excel skills required. Knowledge of accounting and budgeting software systems, general databases, and Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Workday software a plus. Current, and ability to maintain and develop, knowledge of financial accounting, auditing, and legal reporting requirements necessary. Understanding of regulatory requirements, including NAIC and Oregon Insurance Code, required. Current, and ability to maintain and develop, knowledge of payroll processing rules/regulations for all federal and state (where PacificSource has employees) laws a must. Knowledge of ongoing changes to regulations and financial and statistical analysis ability required.

Environment: Work from home or inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately less than 25% of the time.