Director of Accounting & Finance

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Accounting and Finance manages the budget details cost controls
financial reporting financial analysis and accounting procedures and supervises the accounting team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides oversight for accounts payable general ledger financial systems payroll travel and accounting.
• Prepares financial statements which provides the Board of Directors management and other related third parties with reliable current information on which they can make informed and effective decisions.
• Assists with budget control by monitoring budgeted versus actual financial
  performance analyzing monthly budget results and preparing manager and Board of Directors reports.
• Develops models procedures and protocols for reporting in concert with company goals.
• Provides support to executive management departmental managers and clinicians in the preparation understanding and use of financial information and assists the organization towards its goal of improving cost-effectiveness of health care delivery.
• Manages and supervises staff to include coaching mentoring training resolving conflicts and ensuring accurate and timely work is produced.
• Ensures information systems capture financial information required by third party payers grantors and other external sources.
• Represents UCHC by promoting programs and contributing to community functions.
• Meets with CFO on a regular basis to provide updates on staffing projects and other essential reporting as appropriate.
• Prepares computerized monthly Financial Statements including Trial Balance and supplemental schedules.
• Reviews financial statements for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to CFO for final review.
• Analyzes revenue & expense accounts for monthly budget variances and provides explanations with Financial Statements.
• Maintains and manages accounting systems and continually reviews and
  recommends opportunities for improvements in systems processes and reporting.
• Continually reviews and monitors internal controls of the company.
• Maintains the Finance Department Policies and Procedures.
• Assists with fiscal year-end planning tasks and reporting requirements including audit.
• Performs site/department revenue/expense variance analysis as needed.
• Participates in reviewing and monitoring compliance with UCHC contracts policies and procedures; ensures compliance with applicable laws and
  regulations.
• Participates in the preparation of annual budget reports for Grantee and
  Governmental agencies (including the Medicare Cost Report Uniform Data Systems and the Annual AHCCCS Reconciliation) and other miscellaneous projects.
• Participates in special projects and performs other professional accounting tasks as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in special projects and performs other professional accounting tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Masters degree in accounting or finance
• Non-profit accounting experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field
• 5 years experience in accounting management
• 10 years experience in accounting

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Ability to present financial information to management.
• Knowledge of finance accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Computer proficient to include Microsoft Office applications and exceptional
  proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong spreadsheet preparation interpretation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service organizational and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness building trust mutual respect and courtesy.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of respect and service excellence through
  professionalism skilled communication and demonstrated commitment to integrity trust respect and equity.

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

UCHC reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.

United Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer drug free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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