Director Accounting & Finance

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Regular

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Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Finance Department including, but not limited to, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash & treasury, Office of Grants Accounting, and financial information systems functions. Leads and develops finance team members, establishes departmental priorities, and drives operational excellence to support organizational goals. Effectively and efficiently maintains financial records, provides accurate and timely internal (i.e. leadership packages, board reports, etc.) and external (i.e. audited financial statements, tax returns, surveys, etc.) financial reports, maintains effective internal controls, and complies with all internal policies and external laws/regulations for the system. Partners with organizational leaders to provide financial insight, support strategic initiatives, and promote sound financial stewardship across the system. The scope of responsibility for this position may vary based on organizational structure, business needs, and assigned area of oversight.

Experience

• 7 years of experience in accounting 
• 4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred
• Master’s degree
• Experience in tax-exempt accounting
• Experience with significant fundraising activities, donor restricted funds, and endowments
• Healthcare accounting experience
• Academic healthcare experience with significant research and teaching programs
• Public accounting experience
• Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to present complex financial information to leadership and key stakeholders
• Knowledge of major financial information systems (i.e. enterprise resource planning, time and attendance, electronic process flow, document repositories, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, listening

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring accounting standards updates and accurate, timely financial reporting for Children’s in accordance with generally accepted acc