Director of Accounting Services

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Accounting Services, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The Director manages the Finance and Accounting staff and the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial audits. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of nonprofit and healthcare-related accounting practices, along with proven experience in financial leadership and financial technology.

Please note: This role is fully in-person and does not offer remote work assignment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership and oversight for all Finance and Accounting staff, ensuring duties and responsibilities are performed accurately and efficiently. Responsible for hiring, training, performance evaluation, recognition, and corrective action. Manages daily work assignments, workflows, and process improvements.
• Directs and drives financial technology transformations, overseeing software conversions from initial discovery through post-implementation optimization
• Oversees revenue cycle and billing, accounts payable and payroll processing functions
• Prepares, analyzes and processes monthly journal entries and accruals, reconciling discrepancies. Notes reasons for variances to budget.
• Works closely with department leaders to determine ways to improve financial results for the department(s) under their management
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements including management discussion analysis
• Assists in monitoring internal controls and developing good work standards and practices
• Prepares and reviews account reconciliations and work papers for monthly close
• Assists CFO in the preparation and development of the operating, cash and capital budgets
• Reconciles Balance Sheet accounts and prepare account roll forward schedules monthly
• Reviews fixed assets including evaluating operating versus capitalization of costs
• Assists CFO in coordinating and planning the annual audit
• Oversees annual worker’s compensation audit
• Oversees department budget, maintaining expenses within allowed limits and adjusting as needed to provide adequate financial services to Williamsburg Landing
• Provides required and/or requested periodic reporting. Presents financial reporting information in formal settings before diverse audiences including residents, management, board members, and community citizens.
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Acts as liaison between residents, their families, Resident Finance Manager and the CFO on financial concerns or residency contract issues that require involved and complex responses
• Supports Williamsburg Landing and departmental efforts to identify those residents who need benevolence support and identifies means to provide that support in a cost-effective manner while maintaining the resident’s dignity and safety
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with team members, Board members, leadership team, residents and their families, and all visitors to Williamsburg Landing
• Evaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous performance improvement
• Evaluates and recommends staffing levels and qualifications and training needs for the department. Ensures that tools, equipment, and physical resources are available as needed by team members.
• Ensures that staff receives training to meet standards, as well as development to build their professional abilities and prepare them for advancement opportunities
• Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including but not limited to those addressing financial compliance, conduct, dress, safety, and attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field, required
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a comparable environment is required, including 3 years of supervisory experience, required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and ability to consistently and accurately apply those principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Reimbursement principles, Payroll Accounting, and Accounts Payable
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in AOD, Sage Intacct, or equivalent General Ledger system; experience with system conversions, preferable
• Proficiency with Google Suite, and MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to proactively solve problems and offer solutions when working as a member of interdisciplinary leadership teams
• Ability to work as a team leader or independently and be self-motivated and goal oriented with shared accountability
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships and work compassionately and professionally with Board members, employees, residents, prospective residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate, train, and evaluate staff; skilled in resolving workplace conflicts and promoting teamwork