Director Accounting & Finance

About the role

Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Finance Department including, but not limited to, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash & treasury, Office of Grants Accounting, and financial information systems functions. Leads and develops finance team members, establishes departmental priorities, and drives operational excellence to support organizational goals. Effectively and efficiently maintains financial records, provides accurate and timely internal (i.e. leadership packages, board reports, etc.) and external (i.e. audited financial statements, tax returns, surveys, etc.) financial reports, maintains effective internal controls, and complies with all internal policies and external laws/regulations for the system. Partners with organizational leaders to provide financial insight, support strategic initiatives, and promote sound financial stewardship across the system. The scope of responsibility for this position may vary based on organizational structure, business needs, and assigned area of oversight.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring accounting standards updates and accurate, timely financial reporting for Children's in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures effective internal controls, including segregation of duties, balance sheet reconciliations and checks and balances, are appropriate to ensure no material internal control deficiencies.
• Develops, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures which impact accounting and reporting operations.
• Provides accurate, timely, and actionable internal financial reporting to include monthly reporting to leadership, Board of Trustees, and other constituents to support decision-making, as necessary.
• Responsible for delivering accurate and timely external compliance reporting to include, but not limited to, completion of independent financial audits, quarterly and annual reports to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, federal and state income tax returns, annual and quarterly payroll tax returns, annual 1099 filing, monthly sales and use reports, and other reporting to federal, state and local agencies as required.
• Directs cash management and treasury functions, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, and safeguarding of organizational assets.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll and accounts payable for Children's.
• Oversees Foundation accounting operations, including gift accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with donor, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
• Ensures the timely and accurate billing and collection of grants, leads completion of the annual federal grant audit and compliance with third-party billing for research clinical trials.
• Stewards Children's resources, safeguards assets, minimizes liabilities and reduces exposure to risks.
• Leads continuous process improvement, automation, and financial systems optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Develops, mentors, and evaluates department leaders and staff to foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Establishes departmental goals, performance metrics, and operational priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Partners with organizational leaders in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual operating and capital budgets and financial forecasts.
• Supports the Chief Financial Officer in the issuance of long-term debt and manages the accounting, payment administration, compliance reporting, and related financial analysis associated with long-term debt.
• Partners with Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and operational leaders to ensure organizational alignment and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 7 years of experience in accounting
• 4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred
• Master's degree
• Experience in tax-exempt accounting
• Experience with significant fundraising activities, donor restricted funds, and endowments
• Healthcare accounting experience
• Academic healthcare experience with significant research and teaching programs
• Public accounting experience
• Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to present complex financial information to leadership and key stakeholders
• Knowledge of major financial information systems (i.e. enterprise resource planning, time and attendance, electronic process flow, document repositories, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, listening