Finance and Accounting Manager

Description

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.

At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of NOAH’s financial operations. The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions, lead process improvement and automation initiatives, and guide a high-performing team toward analytical responsibilities to support strategic initiatives. This individual will be instrumental in modernizing the accounting function, reducing manual workflows, and supporting forward-looking financial management to help advance the mission of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads the accounting team, including senior and staff accountants, revenue analyst, and accounts payable specialist.

• Oversee daily operations of general accounting, revenue recognition, accounts payable, and month-end close activities.

• Drives a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and performance excellence.

• Identifies training needs and development opportunities to elevate the team’s skillset from transactional to analytical and strategic functions.

• Assists with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management of accounting staff.

• Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directs and enhances all accounting operations including GL, account reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and financial reporting.

• Establishes and enforces internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and safeguard assets.

• Oversees preparation and analysis of periodic financial statements (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and annual), including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow.

• Supports the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.

• Ensures timely and accurate filing of regulatory and tax documents (including Form 990 and UDS financials).

• Collaborates with the Controller and CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.

• Designs and implements process automation for reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

• Leads or supports initiatives to adopt artificial intelligence, RPA (robotic process automation), and business intelligence tools to streamline reporting and enhance insight generation.

• Develop dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and financial decision-making.

• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Assists in cash flow management, grant tracking, and restricted fund reporting.

• Evaluates and implements new accounting systems, tools, and technologies.

• Participates in organization-wide initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in accounting software.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA.

• Experience in a healthcare or nonprofit/FQHC setting.

• Experience using AI or automation tools to enhance accounting workflows and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with federal grant compliance and 340B program financial implications.

Other Requirements:

• New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).

Salary : $88,014 - $107,671