Accounting Manager

About the role

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations for Charlotte Community Health Clinic and will be responsible for preparing financial reports, maintaining detailed and organized financial records, managing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annually close processes, and enforcing compliance with company policies. Position will assist and serve as back up for the Controller as needed.

Charlotte Community Health Clinic, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. Although we serve all populations, as a FQHC, we have a special purpose of serving the underserved. We work towards a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care. We accept most major health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For patients without health insurance, we offer a discount program based on income and family size. Our organization is growing! We are thrilled about the expansion of care that our growth allows us to provide. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain a team that not only meets the minimum job qualifications, but shares our passion for serving those who need it most.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial close processes.
• Monitor cash flow to support effective capital management and forecasting.
• Maintain general ledger to ensure thorough documentation and record-keeping.
• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations to promote timely and accurate processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the CFO and to other Leadership Team members.
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Act as liaison between external auditors and CCHC, coordinating requests and facilitating processes.
• Utilize knowledge of GAAP for consistency, accuracy, transparency, and compliance in reporting.
• Develop, implement, and oversee internal controls for fraud prevention and error reduction.
• Assist the CFO and Controller with financial audits and filing taxes.
• Assist the CFO with developing, editing, and maintaining the annual budget.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation and investigate/resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with CCHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and present recommendations to the CFO to increase productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and more detailed reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of 5 years within the accounting/finance field
• Experience with financial audits, close processes, forecasting, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Experience with accounting software such as Blackbaud Financial Edge
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles

Qualifications

• Active CPA license
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector and/or within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) strongly desired

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Proven experience in overseeing, leading, and mentoring accounting staff
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to senior leadership and board members
• Must be flexible and willing to pivot for critical deliverables