Director of Accounting

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•New Bedford, MA

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting will utilize accounting skills to support a nonprofit organization that provides diverse mental health, substance use disorder, and other support services for social challenges. This role oversees the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives. The Director will coordinate and review the preparation of the annual budget, maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies, and supervise accounting staff. Responsibilities include issuing timely and complete financial statements with variance analysis, coordinating and reviewing annual audits, federal and state tax returns, and timely compliance filings. The role also involves providing financial analysis reports, monitoring compliance with debt covenants and cost reimbursement contracts, coordinating monthly and year-end close processes, presenting financials to program management, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Maintaining confidentiality of financial information is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the not-for-profit healthcare industry
Advanced excel skills

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience in the preparation of the Uniform Financial Report (UFR).
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, analytical and computer skills, be well organized with the ability to research data sources.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, while being a self-starter and a team player with the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Utilize accounting skills to support a nonprofit organization provide diverse mental health, substance use disorder, and other support services for social challenges.
Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
Coordinates and reviews the preparation of annual budget.
Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies.
Supervision of accounting staff including maintaining staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees.
Creating a well-supported accounting department, through coaching and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
Issue timely and complete financial statements, including actual to budget variances analysis.
Coordinates and reviews annual audits, including the preparation of the UFR.
Coordinates and reviews the federal and state tax returns.
Coordinates and reviews timely compliance filings with various agencies.
Provides financial analysis reports as needed.
Monitors compliance with debt covenants.
Monitors cost reimbursement contract’s billings and compliance.
Coordinates timely monthly and year end close process.
Presents financials to program management.
Ensures compliance with GAAP.
Maintains patient/client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Other assignments as deemed necessary.