The financial officer shall perform a number of duties relating to the financial management and support services of the corporation, under the general supervision of the Executive Director.  These duties include implementing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating procedures and programs related to financial management, billing, collections, budgeting, statistical reporting and reimbursements in accordance with the Financial Policy and Procedure Manual.  The CFO performs duties in the creation and maintenance of the general ledger, all supporting subsidiary ledgers and detailed accounting records needed in order to prepare accurate financial reports for internal and external use.  Specialized financial reports and cost analysis are to be prepared as the need arises.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   

 

 

 

Directs staff in analyzing accounts necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls.

 

 

 

Controls revenues and expenditures through the chart of accounts and the written financial policies of the center calling for documentation and authorization for all expenditures.

 

 

 

Appraises the organization’s financial position by analyzing accounting information and issues periodic financial and operating reports.

 

 

 

Directs and coordinates the establishment of various budget programs.

 

 

 

Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.

 

 

 

Evaluates actual versus budgeted revenue and expense performed by cost centers or program and determines reasons for any variances.

 

 

 

Oversees and directs the staff during audit of the corporations accounting practices.  Prepares the Uniform Data System, Medicaid cost report, and Medicare cost report.

 

 

 

Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations.

 

 

 

Maintains accurate records of all corporate bank accounts, including reconciliations.

 

 

 

Prepares the following reports:  Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expense Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Accounts Receivable reports, and Accounts Payable reports.

 

 

 

Audits accounting functions of any grant funds against proper documentation such as:  payroll, vouchering, bank reconciliation, writing checks, general ledger maintenance and posting.

 

Conducts internal audits by evaluating compliance with accepted accounting procedures.

 

 

 

Evaluates all policy and procedures for efficiency.

 

 

 

Conducts audits of all procedures, as required.

 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the finance department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; and two to four years related experience and/or training; experience in a health care facility in financial services is preferred.

 

 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

 

 

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

 

 

REASONING ABILITY

 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

 

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the above job description and agree to abide by its content.  I understand that failure to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties may result in disciplinary action and/or termination.

 

 

 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   

 

 

 

Directs staff in analyzing accounts necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls.

 

 

 

Controls revenues and expenditures through the chart of accounts and the written financial policies of the center calling for documentation and authorization for all expenditures.

 

 

 

Appraises the organization’s financial position by analyzing accounting information and issues periodic financial and operating reports.

 

 

 

Directs and coordinates the establishment of various budget programs.

 

 Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.

 

 

 

Evaluates actual versus budgeted revenue and expense performed by cost centers or program and determines reasons for any variances.

 

 

 

Oversees and directs the staff during audit of the corporations accounting practices.  Prepares the Uniform Data System, Medicaid cost report, and Medicare cost report.

 

 

 

Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations.

 

 

 

Maintains accurate records of all corporate bank accounts, including reconciliations.

 

 

 

Prepares the following reports:  Balance Sheet, Revenue and Expense Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Accounts Receivable reports, and Accounts Payable reports.

 

 

 

Audits accounting functions of any grant funds against proper documentation such as:  payroll, vouchering, bank reconciliation, writing checks, general ledger maintenance and posting.

 

Conducts internal audits by evaluating compliance with accepted accounting procedures.

 

 

 

Evaluates all policy and procedures for efficiency.

 

 

 

Conducts audits of all procedures, as required.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the finance department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; and two to four years related experience and/or training; experience in a health care facility in financial services is preferred.