Director of Accounting

High Point & SEMCOA • New Bedford, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. The Director of Accounting oversees the operations of the accounting department, ensuring that funds flow through the organization efficiently. This role is critical to the agency's mission and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly within the not-for-profit healthcare industry.

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
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Analytical and computer skills
• Well organized with the ability to research data sources
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and a team player
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the preparation of the Uniform Financial Report (UFR)

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
• One floating holiday per quarter
• Pay adjustments at least once a year to remain competitive and maintain livable wages
• Continued education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director