Director, HCBS Accounting

SUN Behavioral Health•Lafayette, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include the compiling, analyzing and reporting on the financial performance of the HCBS division. Conducts financial analysis to assess the division's short- and long-term range goals. Uses accepted financial and accounting principles, theories and concepts to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced costs, and increased revenues.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Finance, or related field
Five (5) years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance area
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Prepares monthly financial statements, financial packages and other reports as requested.
Thorough account analysis, variance determinations, journal entries and facility internal controls.
Ensure financials are fairly stated and meet the generally acceptable accounting standards.
Actively participates in the division's long-term and short-term financial process; makes recommendations, analyzes deficiencies and reports.
Compiles, analyzes and reviews data for financial reports; works with existing databases and/or performs research; provides historical trending information for forecasting.
Skilled in using computerized operating systems and financial forecasting models.
Develops and presents financial, statistical and operational reports timely as requested.
Assists Agency CEOs/COOs in the preparation of annual budgets.
Monitors, analyzes and reports on financial and staffing performance of individual division departments; makes recommendations as appropriate.
Provides assistance in analyzing and interpreting financial data and reports.
Directs and monitors procedures performed by any direct report, to ensure that all work is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Keeps current with proposed federal and state statutes and regulatory requirements which may impact the division's financial planning.
Monitors industry data to analyze future trends and their impact on budget needs.
Consistently completes all assignments in a timely manner, thorough and appropriately detailed.
Effectively maintains all required records; demonstrates good organizational skills.
Maintains a good working relationship with the Corporate office, division departments and other external vendors.
Continual management of division spending to ensure internal controls are followed to gather proper approvals and ensure proper accrual accounting each month end as required.
Assists with the interviewing, hiring, termination and performance evaluations of staff.
Monitor and control accounts receivable.
Ensure proper reporting of cash collections, contractual adjustments and denials.
Supervises and verifies account postings for accuracy and completeness.
Performs monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and ensure that proper research and resolution of any variance and/or deficiencies in reporting is addressed prior to the next month end.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
Follows all safety rules while on the job.
Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
Corrects minor safety hazards.
Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
Completes required trainings within defined time periods.
Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
Desire to go above and beyond for others
Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences