Director of Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Serving in a supervisory position, the Director of Finance is responsible for accurate, reliable, compliant, and timely financial reporting foundations of Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., Palliative Medicine of Acadiana, Inc., and Acadiana’s Center for Loss and Transition, Inc.

Incumbent has ownership of financial reporting, the general ledger, and assists in the day-to-day accounting including but not limited to maintaining the general ledger, account and bank reconciliations, payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivables, billing, and cash receipts.

Incumbent will lead strategic initiatives to improve productivity, automation, and utilization of accounting software systems, drive efficiencies within the Finance department. Develop and implement tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting required

2. Experience: Minimum of seven years of demonstrated direct hands-on experience in Financial Statement preparation, General Ledger maintenance and reconciliations, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash with working knowledge of accepted accounting practices and financial standards. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of financial statements with ability to analyze and improve upon inadequacies is required.

3. Proficient in current computer systems(s), including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

4. Advanced spreadsheet application skills required; Excel F9 Report Writer experience a plus.

5. CYMA accounting software experience a plus.

6. Exceptional organizational skills, effective time management, ability to multi-task while still paying close attention to detail; meticulous.

7. Ability to take initiative and to see projects through to completion.

8. Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with other directors and staff in a fast growing, fast paced, and changing work environment.

9. Team player who shares and participates in the vision and goals of Hospice of Acadiana.

10. Supervisory and leadership skills a plus.

11. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

12. Any of the following areas of experience are a preferred: Hospice or Home Healthcare accounting and reporting; Medicare and Medicaid billing, reporting, and compliance; Outsourced payroll; Accounting software systems configuration, automation, dashboards, conversions and implementations; Internal audits, Multi-company accounting transactions and reporting.

13. When you submit your application, please provide three professional references who can support demonstrated experience requirements of this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for month end closing and trial balance review including but not limited to general ledger account analysis and schedule preparation, analysis and reconciliation of bank and investment accounts; preparation of journal entries; preparation of intercompany allocations and invoices; various related to contracts and leases.

2. Analyze accounting records and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to the standards defined within the department. Research, resolve, correct discrepancies and errors.

3. Produce and distribute accurate and timely monthly financial statements and other special reporting.

4. Lead strategic initiatives to improve productivity, automation, and utilization of accounting software systems, drive efficiencies within the Finance department. Develop and implement tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information.

5. Actively participate in the annual budget process.

6. Plan, organize and coordinate the completion of annual financial statement audits and other compliance audits.

7. Assist the CFO in developing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.

8. Manage and coordinate the finance department functions. Maintain regular and detailed interaction with others in the Financial department for process support.

9. Assist with other special projects as requested by the CFO.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team.

JOB ANALYSIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Employee may be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Employees may also be exposed to dust, fumes or gases. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee may be exposed to infections/contagious diseases. May have contact with patients under a variety of circumstances. May be near moving equipment.

Handles emergency crisis situations. Travel required.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): See "Required PPE by Task" sheet.

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: III

Please review each category below, an X is placed in any area which applies to job performance.

34 - 66% - Sitting

34 - 66% - Standing

34 - 66% - Walking

34 - 66% - Bending

34 - 66% - Twisting

34 - 66% - Lift 00-10lbs

34 - 66% - Lift 11-24lbs

34 - 66% - Push/ Pull 00-10lbs

34 - 66% - Push/ Pull 11-24lbs

01-33% - Squatting

01-33% - Kneeling

01-33% - Reaching

01-33% - Climbing

01-33% - Lift/ Carry 25-34lbs

01-33% - Push/ pull 25-34lbs

Personnel must use both right and left hands for the following repetitive actions: grasping, grasping & turning, fine manipulation, and speed work