Financial Director

The Director of Finance is responsible for oversight of financial statement preparation and reporting, production of the operating, capital and grant program budgets, general ledger maintenance, and is the primary liaison with the Affiliate’s independent auditors. Additionally, the Director of Finance will oversee the preparation of grant vouchers for reimbursement, as well as financial performance reports for all Affiliate departments and external reporting such as the NYS Cost Report and financial reporting.

**Salary is negotiable**

Essential Functions:

• Oversee completion of all monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis, including, but not limited to, financial statements, cash flow projections, general ledger analyses and reports, and bank reconciliations.

• Review and approve all data entered into Finance department record keeping systems and, ultimately, the general ledger and financial statements; oversee accurate and timely recording of all revenues, expenses, cash receipts and disbursements.

• Oversee the tracking of capital expenditures and maintenance of the fixed assets ledger.

• Responsibility for performance of cash receipts systems, controls, and reporting for all Affiliate facilities, including administrative centers as well as all medical facilities.

• Oversight of all Affiliate payroll functions, processes and systems and collaborates on any planned upgrades or process changes with the VP, Human Resources and Compliance.

• Ensure that all outside filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis.

• Act as liaison and in partnership with management and staff to support organizational reporting activities.

• Develop, review and update Finance Department accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal control standards and standards.

• Coordinate and develop the Affiliate’s annual operating, cash and capital budgets, providing periodic updates, reviews, forecasts and projections as necessary.

• Provide periodic financial analyses of operations, using the monthly financial results to initiate discussions and plans of action with appropriate management to address and resolve significant revenue and cost variances. Identify appropriate metrics to benchmark with the respective department heads to have early warning signs.

• Coordinate and collaborate the preparation of budgets for public sector grant programs, funding proposals and new grant programs; work with Program Directors to prepare budgets for private grant applications.

• Ensure the General Ledger is maintained to support the various reporting requirements, including but not limited to reporting, NYS Cost Report and grant vouchers. Oversee the preparation of the grant vouchers for publicly funded agencies.

• Oversee and coordinate quarterly CRQM audits.

• Assist CFO with preparation of annual department workplan and periodic updates.

• Support the Budget & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, and related subcommittee(s), by coordinating all meetings, materials, reports and communications; attend meetings, both live and via teleconference, as scheduled.

• Serve as a contributing member of the Affiliate Leadership Team.

• Assume other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum five years plus of progressive financial management experience, predominantly in the healthcare industry.

• Demonstrates a successful track record in managing, supervising, directing and coaching staff for efficiency and optimal productivity. Excellent analytical ability and organizational skills including priority setting and decision-making.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work well with a diverse group staff.

• Microsoft Excel super user: knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus, demonstrates overall proficiency in Microsoft suite.

• Ability to work as a collaborative team member

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

• Builds and maintains positive, quality relationships with customers, both internal and external

• Demonstrates commitment to exceeding customer expectations at every opportunity.

• Responds positively to customer concerns and demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.

• Consistently interacts positively with internal and external customers.

• Ability to use, read, analyze and learn software programs utilized in this affiliate.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Compliance, Risk & Quality Management (CRQM):

Makes a commitment to participate in Compliance, Risk and Quality initiatives and programs.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

• Management reserves the right to change, assign or reassign job duties and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

• I have read and understand this job description. I agree to accept the responsibilities and duties as outlined.