Associate Director of Accounting and Reporting Hospice

Under limited supervision, manages operations in general accounting. Manages the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and various other reporting. Assists CFO-Gilchrist in overseeing the planning, control and effective utilization of the financial resources of the institution. Incumbent will also be responsible for supervising staff level employee(s). Assists with the development of the budgeted and financial management process of all Clinical Leaders.

Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in business administration.
Licensures/Certifications:

CPA required

Experience:

5 years of accounting experience to include 2 years of supervisory experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting related principles, practices, and regulations

• Skill in technical and professional accounting

• Skill in financial and operational computer systems

• Skills in oral/written communication and public speaking

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving

• Skill in operational and personnel management

• Able to effectively communicate in delicate, sensitive and/or complex situations

• Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of others

Patient & Workplace Safety

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the liaison between Corporate Finance and CFO on all Gilchrist related matters including Hospice, Geriatrics, Palliative Care  and other grant programs as assigned.  (e.g.Kaiser, GUIDE)
• Collaborates with the President and CFO of Gilchrist in preparation, analysis and presentation of financial reports and statistics to the Boards of Directors, Leadership  and Administration including variance detail and reporting
• Manages the Monthly Close Process for all Gilchrist companies and Joint Ventures  including the preparation of journal entries. 
• Review and monitors internal controls over financial transactions of Gilchrist.
• Reviews, interprets and analyzes financial and statistical data for Gilchrist Leadership.  Provides fiscal support to Gilchrist for services for accounting, disbursements, restricted funds, fixed assets (in conjunction with GBMC) and treasury functions.
• Manages the LogicSource relationship and serves a the Contracting Manger for all key clinical vendor relationships over $250,000. (e.g. DME, Pharmacy and Medical Supplies)  Attends quarterly business reviews with key vendors.  Plans, organizes, plans and executes on bi-annual co-producer meetings.  Involves appropriate operational leaders in this work.  
• Provides technical assistance for Gilchrist departments in the financial evaluation/assessment of new programs/services.
• Provides financial information to all levels of Gilchrist management as necessary.
• Manages Accounting Staff in all aspects of month end reporting, annual tax filings and audit as well as other requests for analysis as needed.
• Support to Revenue Cycle Manager and  team.
• Manage the account reconciliation process for all Gilchrist and Joint Venture accounts.
• Directs and manages  the Gilchrist portion of any financial audits and tax filings
• Manage and assist in the preparation of Cost Reports for Gilchrist from beginning to submission to CGS.
• Manage and assist in the preparation of the 990with preparation of support and submission into the vendor data portal(s).
• Responsible for the calculation and submission of  Physician Incentive payouts for Gilchrist and Joint Venture as needed
• Provides all financials and support for the processing of grant submissions by the philanthropy group for Gilchrist.
• Annual Budget Preparation with Leadership and support to CFO
• Collaborates  with Gilchrist Leadership  for analysis of data that pertains to financials.
• Manage team with System upgrades/applications as it relates to Finance/Accounting (Workday/Adaptive), Kronos and others as implemented.  Provide support for incorporation of new business into current financial reporting and processes as needed.
• Provides guidance on policy development and personnel issues by participating in the development of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, policies, systems and procedures.