• Must successfully complete extensive background checks, interviews, and pre-hire drug screen
• Crossnore Communities for Children is requiring new hires (excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption) to be vaccinated for COVID 19 as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees, youth and families served.

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
  • Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
• Ongoing Training
• 20 Days PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; Master’s in Business Administration or CPA credentials strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of mid-management to upper-management leadership experience in Finance/Accounting (with 5 years experience providing direct supervision).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial modeling, data analysis, reporting, budgeting, revenue cycles, forecasting, investments, and retirement plans.
• Experience with not for profit accounting required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Expert level knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Must be highly proficient in financial management, payroll & accounting technology systems, data management systems, Excel, Microsoft, and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing financial functions and reporting requirements.
• Must be highly skilled in: Behavioral health and child welfare services billing processes and procedures, federal and state grant accounting and reporting, revenue cycling, and cost accounting.
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community partners, and vendors. Ability to work well with others, able to build consensus around Finance strategy and initiatives.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• Strong leader dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive, and inclusive services.
• Ability to think strategically and develop key performance indicators for oneself and team.
• Must have the ability to hold self and others accountable, give feedback related to areas in which staff perform well and areas needing improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion and to maintain confidentiality of employee and agency information, and demonstrated ability to operate well in crisis situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedure and accurately process, file, track and communicate detailed information.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and on diverse teams, and demonstrated skills to work with and motivate staff.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for serving children and the child-serving workforce.
• Creative and strategic thinker, with willingness to make and learn from mistakes.
• Displays enthusiasm and confidence in taking on tasks and challenges.
• Valid Driver’s License, and must be willing to travel to all locations.

• Cultivate a nurturing environment through the use of the Sanctuary Model that supports client and staff development on every level spiritually, socially, educationally, and emotionally.
• Be aware of and willing to work with children and families of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and backgrounds and to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace and designated program area. 
• Use the Sanctuary Model and its toolkit to continue to provide guidance towards the responsiveness and respect of diversity, multiculturalism, belonging and inclusion across all programs and settings.
• Be committed to using Sanctuary principles when interacting and communicating with others, in team building, giving and receiving feedback, showing initiative, working independently, and in using good judgment, problem solving and decision making.
• Embrace technology by being willing and able to check and respond to emails/messages, prepare documentation and attend meetings via video conferencing.
• Promote a safe, secure environment in all areas of responsibility.
• Comply with all standards of accreditation and licensing agencies and adhere to all organizational policies, procedures and program guidelines. 
• Use Crossnore Communities for Children resources efficiently and conservatively, including time, facilities, vehicles, equipment, supplies and funds.
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional development through appropriate use of regular supervision (individual or group), participating in meetings, maintaining continuing education requirements, licensure and certifications and attendance at classes, workshops, etc. to improve professional skills.
• Maintain professional conduct and image to actively promote the mission, value and purpose of Crossnore Communities for Children.
• Ensure the provision of quality services through participation in Crossnore Communities for Children Performance Quality Improvement (PQI).

• Oversee day to day operations and processes for the Finance team.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an adequate system of internal controls, including property and inventory accounting. 
• Provide direct supervision of all finance operations & accounting staff and oversee the evaluating, and training of the staff. Assist in the selection of staff along with other team members. 
• Prepare supporting information & reconciliations for all philanthropic gifts; support private, foundation, state and federal grant accounting; assists in the completion of follow-up reports for grants awarded.
• Direct the AR and AP functions including the receipting of incoming checks and wire transfers. This includes collections and write-offs of AR as necessary. 
• Oversee the Behavioral health and child welfare services billing processes and procedures, including contracting specific to NC Medicaid (LMCO & PHPs), commercial, and county payors and all placement-based, and fee-for-service programs.
• Assist in contract negotiations by providing expertise and support to help manage and mitigate financial risk and foster financial transparency, accountability, and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Oversee the financial processes for credit card issuance, and tracking credit card expenses.
• Maintain the fixed asset accounting system to ensure that the system remains updated as assets are added and deleted, and depreciation is recorded on a monthly basis.
• Promote cross functional collaboration as a component of operationalizing Finance policy, procedures, strategic plan and priorities.
• Collaborate with the VP Finance/CFO and Finance team to respond to and/or identify new opportunities to expand services. 
• Effectively leads teams, cooperating with others to develop and obtain common goals.
• In the absence of the VP of Finance/CFO this position will supervise the leadership of the retail and dietary departments.
• Assist the VP of Finance/CFO in collaboration with banks and investment entities to maintain customer/client relationships.
• Oversee cash flow, and make recommendations as needed. Assist with financial planning,and alerts leadership regarding potential financial risks and liabilities.
• Assist in analyzing and presenting financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to leadership.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and analysis.
• Provide backup and quality control oversight for the payroll process
• Assist the VP Finance/CFO manage the audit preparations process and update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices for the organization. 
• Perform all assigned responsibilities in accordance with federal, state and local laws and applicable rules and regulations.
• Perform periodic internal audits of programs, fund development revenue and business entities.
• Participate in Crossnore agency leadership meetings and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

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