Vice President of Finance

TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC•West Warwick, RI

4d•$125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are. Position Summary: As the Vice President of Finance, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of Tides Family Services. Tides is a $16 million multi-program portfolio funded primarily through Medicaid, state contracts and federal grants. This role leads the financial analysis for state contract negotiations and Medicaid rate models. The VP of Finance is responsible for developing the agency’s annual budget and monitoring monthly performance to ensure alignment, maintaining the General Ledger, monitoring the implementation of checks and balances, and continually evaluating accounting practices, reporting procedures, and record-keeping. Your duties will include coordinating and controlling cash and investment management activities, and timely preparation of monthly financial statements. Communication with administration and management companies on financial issues, providing advice and assistance to department heads in analyzing financial data, and compiling data for annual reporting functions are essential aspects of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree - Required.
Senior-level management experience with a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in financial /accounting management in human services and other non-profit agencies. Preference will be given to applicants who have intersected with state governmental agencies in their current or prior role.
A demonstrated solid track record of financial leadership and day-to-day fiscal management. Including supervision of business operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, general ledger, monthly close, yearly closure, financial reporting, budget planning, and FTE administration.
Experience with multi-faceted planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive program of financial management.
Skilled in accounting and financial management functions, including revenue cycle, accounting, budgeting, auditing, supply chain, and financial analysis and decision support functions.
An expert using financial management software.
Experience navigating Federal and State government billing portals, including, but not limited to SAM.gov, eCivis, and the Payment Management System.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree – Preferred.
Certified Public Account – Preferred.

Responsibilities

Budget development and financial performance oversight
Maintains General Ledger.
Ensures checks and balances, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and federal/state requirements.
Coordinates and controls the cash and investment management activities, in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Demonstrates effectiveness in pulling together all the necessary information needed to compare revenue and expenses and determine the facilities’ actual financial position. Ensures that a monthly time schedule is established \ for the preparation of monthly financial statements; implements corrective action as necessary to meet established deadlines.
Communicates with the leadership team and management on financial issues. Provides advice and assistance to department heads in analyzing and interpreting financial data and reports and in presenting that information to their departments.
Compiles data for annual reporting functions such as the annual audit, cost report, AHA Survey, 990 Form, etc.
Provides general supervision and guidance to the Finance team and related staff. Responsible for the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions of the agency.
Works as a partner with the CEO and COO and ensures that there is an open line of communication and positive interaction.
Oversees the sourcing and management of all grants awarded to the organization. This includes but is not limited to federal, state, and foundation grants.
Liaises with state agency finance officials, including representatives from the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department for Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.
All other duties as assigned by management in support of the organization’s mission.