Director of Finance

ICM•Little Rock, AR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance oversees ICM’s finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and appropriate financial operations. The role manages month- and year-end close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, billing review, payroll audits, expense analysis, accounting policies and internal controls, and support for external audits. The Director provides financial analysis and advice to the CFO, works across the organization and with external partners, and recruits, trains, and mentors the accounting/finance team. The position also supports ICM’s mission and values and helps document policies, procedures, programs, and metrics that advance organizational goals. The role is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hours and workdays varying to meet customer and ICM needs. Weekends and evenings may be needed in emergencies. ICM permits a hybrid work arrangement of two to three remote days per week, on a flexible basis subject to supervisor approval and preference. Travel to other ICM locations, conferences, and work-related activities may sometimes be required and should not exceed 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum of five years of progressive experience.
Experience supervising employees.
Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills.
Strong ethical standards.
Detail-oriented and analytical approach.
Ability to plan, execute, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, management, and outside parties, including communicating financial topics satisfactorily.
Technical knowledge of GAAP, ability to determine proper accounting treatment for transactions, and ability to conduct accounting research.
Experience with month-end closing procedures and preparing financial statements.
Knowledge of administrative systems and internal controls.
Ability to apply accounting theory and principles to practical problems.
Experience with computerized accounting software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to foster unity, teamwork, and cooperation among personnel.
Capacity to adapt and modify financial processes to align with organizational requirements.
Leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
Dependability.
Understand and endorse ICM’s mission and vision; follow ICM policies and procedures and seek clarification when needed.
Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and prompt, regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

CPA license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute month-end and year-end close processes.
Oversee accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness.
Compile quarterly and annual financial statements.
Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial packages for leadership as requested.
Update, maintain, and help enforce ICM accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and internal controls.
Complete assigned payroll audits to ensure accurate payroll reporting.
Oversee finance activities.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate billing weekly.
Help compile the annual budget and track and report results during the year.
Provide analytical, actionable financial advice to the CFO.
Work cross-functionally to support ICM from an accounting and finance perspective.
Liaise with third-party partners and vendors.
Monitor, evaluate, and analyze ICM expenses in light of the annual budget.
Carry out special tasks assigned by the CFO and/or CEO.
Collaborate with external auditors on the annual financial statement audit and retirement plan audit, including preparing schedules and supporting materials.
Embrace, support, and model ICM’s values and mission.
Assist in documenting new and revised policies, procedures, programs, and metrics that support organizational business goals.
Recruit, train, and mentor the accounting/finance team.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Work weekends or evenings as needed if emergencies arise.
Travel to other ICM locations, conferences, and other work-related activities when necessary, not exceeding 10% of the time.