Director of Finance

Company Description The Phoenix Center is a non-profit agency with more than 50 years of experience providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services for substance use disorders in Greenville County. Designated by South Carolina Act 301 as the county authority on substance abuse, it is the largest local provider of these services. The organization offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including outpatient and residential programs for adults, adolescents, women, infants, and children, as well as detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, drug screening, and community education. With a dedicated staff and innovative programs, the Phoenix Center focuses on proactive, evidence-based approaches that recognize substance abuse and addiction as both preventable and treatable. Prospective team members can learn more about the organization and its culture through its website and social media channels.

Role Description Under general supervision of the CEO, performs director level duties in accounting, payroll, budgeting, finance, and client accounts.   Supervises finance and client account staff.  

• Oversees complex and diverse Agency financial operations in the areas of employee payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and other financial areas to ensure adherence to Agency policy as well as generally accepted accounting principles and guidelines.
• Directs activities necessary to ensure successful accreditation through CARF by being knowledgeable of standards and implementing them effectively. 
• Responsible for external financial reporting to governmental entities (such as SCDAODAS, IRS and SC Department of Revenue) and financial institutions.
• Leads annual development of the Agency budget through collaboration with program managers and directors. Presents final recommendation to the CEO/Executive Director and Board of Commissioners as directed.
• Monitors individual program budgets and provides analysis and recommendations to management staff and Board of Commissioners on a monthly basis. Provides continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Recommends and implements financial policies and procedures to ensure sound fiscal function and safeguard the Agency’s assets.
• Reports financial information to the Board of Commissioners and its committees on a monthly basis.
• Provides status of Agency financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as directed.
• Provides regional and statewide consultation as requested in areas of finance.
• Assists director staff in decisions regarding program growth, reduction, and stability.
• Assists with the preparation of federal and state grant submissions.
• Provides training, guidance, and direction in financial and systems responsibility to accounting staff.
• Provides similar duties and oversees financial aspects of The Family Effect, including reporting, and attending TFE Board meetings. Some work in donor database and payment systems.
• Directs staff activity in the areas of proper billing, documentation of receivables, and management of the GEAR and DSO processes.
• Provides oversight of prior authorization process related to client services. This includes monitoring of initial and continued stay authorization. It also includes internal recommendations related to initial and continued stay requests from department directors.
• Oversees agency insurance for property & liability, directors & officers, etc. Updates coverage. Maintains policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience and formal education in management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement financial management programs with budgets exceeding $5 million.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and accounting-specific products.
• Ability to maintain discretion and professionalism as appropriate for the situation at hand.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years supervisory finance or accounting experience. Governmental, and nonprofit experience highly desired. Master’s degree in a related field also highly desired.