Business Manager

This role performs complex professional work overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance functions within the Neighbors of Dunn County. It is highly collaborative, working closely with the Nursing Home Administrator and facility department heads to ensure sound financial practices, internal controls, and adherence to applicable regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Skilled Nursing Facility's fiscal department including financial management and direct supervision of fiscal staff.
• Oversees financial management activities including accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash management, and auditing services.
• Ensures accurate and timely complex financial reporting through analysis and preparation of fiscal and accounting reports, maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements including Federal, State, and/or County.
• Contributes to the development of long-range fiscal programs, financial systems, and strategic financial projections in collaboration with the Nursing Home Administrator, Assistant Finance Director, and Chief Financial Officer.
• Performs advanced accounting functions related to the general ledger; monitors areas of the financial system and prepares financial statements including year-end adjustment and closing entries.
• Prepares cost analysis of Skilled Nursing operations and services.
• Coordinates and oversees external department audits; provides supporting documentation for the Skilled Nursing Facility audit and oversees resolution of audit issues.
• Provides technical assistance related to budget and fiscal management; oversees maintenance and submission of regulatory forms and reports by applicable laws and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with Skilled Nursing Facility Department Heads to compile, prepare, and oversee the tracking and monitoring of budgets for assigned department(s), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility.
• Tracks and monitors budgets for assigned departments.
• Assists in coordinating and interpreting finance and accounting support policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and mandates.
• Understands, interprets, and ensures program compliance regarding general and state programs including allowable expenses. Assists in ensuring the facility adheres to all fiscal legal requirements and operates according to state and federal law.
• Monitors and improves internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Manages revenue and funding streams including state funding, third-party collection, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, private pay, resident trust accounts, and/or grants.
• Oversees divisional grant applications, contracts, and reimbursement requests to ensure fiscal requirements and financial responsibilities are achieved; monitors grants for audit reporting.
• Assists in managing plans and implements the administration of provider contracts, including the setting of rates, provider relations, maintenance of records, and evaluation of contractor performance; enforces provider audit compliance; collaborates and communicates with local provider agencies, state departments, and funding agencies.
• Reviews and calculates cost estimates, provides information and assistance; prepares reports for projecting estimated expenditures and fund availability.
• Attends and represents the department at staff meetings, committees, workgroups, and conferences as necessary.
• Leads, motivates, and manages staff by providing direction, support, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Assists in planning and administering staff training relative to a wide variety of financial services.
• Works on special projects, studies, programs, services, and operations as necessary.
• Engages in staff training and professional development to maintain and advance expertise in leadership and long-term care accounting practices.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years accounting experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations.
• Prior to hire, a caregiver background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (desired).
• Experience in government accounting, with a preferred area of expertise in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Skills

• Knowledge of the related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of financial records and reports.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, software, and accounting programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and safety standards, if assigned to support the skilled nursing facility.
• Skill in using, maintaining, enhancing, and implementing financial software applications, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Skill in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining accounting records, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and general ledgers.
• Ability to apply department and/or county-specific procedures, policies, and operational routines pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to present financial information and respond to questions to departments and elected officials during formal meetings in clear, understandable terms.
• Ability to communicate with County employees, State and Federal labor agencies, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, etc.
• Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and direct staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job assignments.
• Ability to manage time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and the general public in written and verbal form.
• English skills (oral, written, and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records.

Pay

The anticipated starting wage is between $77,334.40 and $83,366.40 annually.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.

• Physical effort will typically require infrequent exertion of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Continuous speaking, hearing, and using hands dexterously; work frequently requires sitting; and work occasionally requires standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, moderate traffic).