Assistant Director of Finance

The Assistant Director of Finance position oversees the overall financial functions and health of the organization. The assistant director helps the CFO ensure accurate accounting practices within the organization and assess the organization s financial health, identifying problem areas and developing solutions. The assistant director of finance may also be tasked with training personnel and delegating duties for staff in finance departments. The assistant director of finance is a high-level position and will be working closely with top executives in designing financial goals. The ability to communicate creatively effectively with staff and supervisors will be essential to this position in helping to maintain a consistent financial vision and goals. A strong understanding of financial processes and laws is necessary, as well as the ability to understand and use accounting and financial software.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TASKS:o Support the CFO in all aspects of department operationso Provide direction, leadership, and support to the accounting teamo Maintain, prepare, inspect, and deliver regular financial reportso Uphold standards of quality and adherence to all regulationsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise all positions reporting to the CFO Assist in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Finance departmentincluding training and development needs of staff according to priority, schedule andbudget Ensure that effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility Ensure optimum performance of the financial functions including preparation of annualbudget and departmental budgets Assist in the oversight of the annual financial audit Ensure timely submission of required reports, including but not limited to UDS report,Medicaid and Medicare cost reports, grant fiscal report as required by specific funders Ensure the safeguarding of SCHC s assets Participates in activities and meetings related to the organization including policydevelopment, risk management, strategic planning, and quality improvement Ensure confidentiality and reliability of corporate electronic data Assure that patient and third-party billing procedures are performed in a timely manner. Evaluation of financial feasibility of third-party reimbursement Prepares reports of reimbursement and accounts receivable activity for leadership and board of directors that track SCHC s progress within industry standards Maintain awareness of federal and state legislation and regulations that affect SCHC s business environment Provide recommendations for financial policies and procedures and implements accounting control procedures as approved by board of directors Provides the executive director, leadership and board of directors with accurate and timely information necessary to make operating decisions Ensures that all financial processes and procedures are documented and in compliance Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounting system documenting business transactions Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize current and projected figures for SCHC s financial position Ensure that all fiscal grant requirements are met Perform other duties as assigned