Director of Finance & Accounting

Job Description:

​Role and Responsibilities​ 

• Prepare the annual budgets and financial forecasts, as well as analyze the performance towards financial goals on a routine basis.   

• Analyze monthly financial data prepared by the Accounting Manager for trend analysis and opportunities for company improvement. 

• Identify KPI’s, industry trends, and other performance metrics for the Company. Develop strategic initiatives based on those metrics and trends. 

• Create financial models based on financial analysis to support organizational decision making; develop automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data. 

• Work closely with the Billing Department to track receivables, project cash inflows, and monitor lead times for payment of claims by insurance payor. 

• Prepare financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investment, cash flow improvement, pricing decisions, and receivable/payable contract negotiations. 

• Periodically prepare updated financial projections for each entity based on actual YTD performance.   

• Develop financial plans and monthly reports for department heads and equity owners. 

• Oversee the organization’s financial activities, including liquidity, ROI, reporting and forecasting; and serve in a strategic advisory role to the CEO and C-suite peers. 

• Review the monthly financial statements for accuracy and overall financial performance; discuss variances and strategies with C-suite peers monthly. 

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports with variance and trend analysis. 

• Meet periodically with department heads to gather variance explanations and understand operational workflows and departmental/entity performance. 

• Work with C-suite peers to develop strategies for and manage progress regarding human capital management, census and revenue goals, and expense control, capital investment, cash flow management, and contract negotiations.  

• Oversee compliance with investor and financial covenants, including timely financial reporting and certifications, performance triggers, debt servicing, and loan covenants. 

• Prepare documentation needed to support compliance and loan covenant requests on behalf of CARF, lenders, investors and other external parties. 

• Assist the Accounting Manager with annual, independent review of financial statements.

• Assist with various financial-related ad hoc tasks and projects, as needed. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s Degree in Accounting, or Finance preferred. 

• Five years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, analyst, OR valid CPA/CMA certificate with at least two years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or analyst. 

• Proficient in QuickBooks desktop

• Mastery in Excel required (pivots, queries, etc). 

• Proficient in Word. ​

Preferred Skills​ 

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills. 

• Stong understanding of accounting principles and ability to read and analyze financial reports. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Through understanding of project management. 

• High ethical standards and confidentiality. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.