Director of Financial Services

This Director of Financial Services provides accounting services to ensure goals and objectives are achieved in alignment with the Guardian Foundation’s mission, vision and core values. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Guardian Foundation and its affiliates.
• Actively manage the close process to ensure the tasks for the month-end close are performed timely.
• Monitor, forecast, and report all cash flow activity on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Prepare key dashboards, including revenue, travel, and salary billback summaries.
• Oversee the preparation of all internal and external monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable regulatory or contractual requirements.
• Lead research for technical accounting matters relating to material transactions and contracts.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure adherence to audit requirements; address audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance to finance and accounting teams on complex accounting issues.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year, including preparation of annual 990 tax filings.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in skilled nursing setting is required 
• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting
• Experience with treasury management and cash reporting
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience with Merger and Acquisition transactions
• Highly proficient with accounting software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience required

Work Environment 

This job operates in a clerical office setting and in healthcare facilities for site visits and averages 45-55 hours per week. This role routinely used standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Physical Demands 

This is a largely sedentary role; however, this position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. 

Travel

This position will require travel, averaging 2-4 days per month.