Finance Director

Northland Health Centers•Two Harbors, MN

7d•$110,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northland Health Centers is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide senior-level leadership of accounting operations and financial reporting. The role supports organizational success through accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, oversight of payroll and grant accounting, and financial insights for strategic decision-making. The Finance Director oversees the organization's accounting and financial operations, including daily accounting, cash management, accounts payable, disbursements, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close. The position prepares financial statements and management reports, coordinates annual audits, oversees grant accounting and regulatory reporting, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Finance Director also strengthens financial policies, controls, and risk management practices, supervises and mentors Finance Department staff, and collaborates with organizational leadership. This is a full-time, on-site position in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Remote work or telecommuting is not available. Employment is contingent on a drug screen and pre-employment background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial systems.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience with budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare, nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), and federal grant accounting experience.
CPA designation.

Responsibilities

Lead daily accounting operations, cash management, accounts payable, and disbursements.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and complete reconciliations.
Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary audit liaison.
Oversee grant accounting and regulatory reporting, including HRSA, UDS, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Support organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.
Supervise and mentor Finance Department staff.
Collaborate with leadership to provide financial guidance that supports organizational goals.