Director of Accounting

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Accounting is responsible for the accounting and financial functions of the Corporation.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*

  • Responsible for the coordination and control of all financial and accounting activities of the Corporation.
  • Responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and maintenance of the corporate budgets.
  • Analyze, monitor, and report revenue and expenditures.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of accounting records and control of expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Responsible for the management of cash flow forecasts, investment strategies for the Corporation and the preparation of reports outlining the Corporation’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings.
  • Ensure corporate compliance with tax entities.
  • Advise administration, faculty and staff on matters pertaining to budgeting and expenditure of funds.
  • Oversees banking relations.
  • Supervises the staff of the accounting and revenue cycle departments.
  • Responsible for writing, maintaining, and interpreting financial procedure manual.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

Directly manages staff of the accounting and revenue cycle department. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting. C.P.A. and/or MBA or MHA highly desired.  Must have three years experience in supervision of an accounting/ financial function preferably in the medical field. Experience with transitioning to new practice management, medical record and human resource electronic platforms.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; ADP; MS Power Apps; EPIC electronic health record



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of principles and methods of accounting.  Knowledge of the application of accounting priniciples to actual transactions.  Ability to make calculations repidly and accurately.  Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty members, other employees, and the public.

EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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