Director of Accounting Services/Controller

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, developing and directing accounting, budgeting, financial and accounting systems, internal controls, internal auditing, external auditing, compliance, reimbursements, cash management.
• Financial analysis, and long-range financial planning.
• Advising leadership in the areas of new strategic initiatives and the tactics to achieve the organization's mission by identifying and articulating financial business challenges.
• Overseeing the development of the accounting team, including management and ongoing monitoring of revenue cycle metrics and financial closing process.
• Providing leadership and vision to develop the financial long-range strategic plan in support of the overall strategic plan, supporting the Executive and Leadership teams in the development and implementation of the goals and plans.
• Overseeing compliance function for the company, ensuring fiscal and regulatory requirements, auditing, recording, and reporting compliance issues as appropriate.
• Preparing and reporting financial data. This includes presenting and reporting accurate and timely company financial information for the Board of Directors, Executive Management and Leadership Team. It includes working on annual financial reporting, corporate revenue/expense reporting and organizational budgets.
• Participate in developing new business and assist the CEO and COO in the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, identifying new funding opportunities, and determining the cost-effectiveness of future service delivery. It will include working with other key persons of the organization to ensure financial and operational success through cost-benefit analysis and compliance with all related contractual and programmatic requirements.
• Training and increasing awareness and knowledge related to financial management matters across the organization.
• Work with the CEO/President on the company’s long-term strategic vision, which includes fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships across various levels and assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Maintain a check of internal controls to safeguard the organization’s financial assets.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings regularly and provide useful/necessary financial inputs on various parameters.
• Monitor the banking activities of the organization.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs.
• Auditing: Ensure that the auditors of the organization are being provided with sufficient material which would enable them to frame their opinions and produce accurate year end audits. Make sure that the auditors have access to all the requisite accounts and documents pertaining to the business organizations. Ensure that the auditors are able to complete their audits satisfactorily.
• Tax Management: Ensure that the organization is calculating as well as paying all its statutory liabilities well within the stipulated time so as to avoid all sorts of penalties and fines. Make sure that any pending litigation in relation to various taxes is duly attended by the outside accounting firms of the company and they are given due access to the books of accounts. Ensure that the company is following the applicable law of the land and is paying its due share of taxes timely.
• Budget Management: Prepare the budgets of the company and allocate the financial resources towards the projects the company wishes to undertake and execute. Assist the CEO to ensure that the budgetary allocation is optimal and would not affect the normal functioning of the business operations. Ensure that the budgets do not lay any additional pressure upon the finances of the company so that its structure is not weakened.

Metrics That Matter

• Strategist: Needs to understand the company’s perspective broadly as this job description is not confined to the accounting department only. Needs to act as a business partner in assisting the Executive Team.
• Translator: Must be able to translate financial KPIs of the organization into useful information for the Executive Team and turn strategies into a financial number that can be shared across the organization. Must feed actual results back to management and suggest ways to improve them.
• Financial information: Reporting financial information to the board and approving all financial reports.
• Broad technical knowledge: Needs to have broad technical knowledge. Along with financial management and reporting, should know the basics of credit, investment, and cash flow forecasting, as well as information about technology systems.

Job Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA, CMA and/or CPA or equivalent business experience
• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a major non-profit or for-profit company
• Expert knowledge or ability required in the below technologies/functions:
• Experience in assisting Executive Management and other teams in strategic and operational planning and execution
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and responsibilities

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Effective Communication – (Oral) Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Provides timely and appropriate responses to verbal requests by Customers and Management. (Written) Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; Replies timely and appropriately to written requests by Customers and Management.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultures.