THE ORGANIZATION

Ashley Addiction Treatment Center was founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction could be designed and effectively delivered in a holistic manner that compassionately considers the whole person and not just the disease. Innovative then, and innovative now, Ashley passionately continues its core mission “To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.” Organizationally strong, the organization rigorously adheres to its guiding principles, ethics, and a culture of excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Director of Finance (Controller) serves as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) for Ashley. Manages all aspects of accounting and finance, including financial reporting, financial operations and maintenance of internal control systems. Provides daily oversight of accounting, patient accounting, revenue, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, fixed assets, payroll and accounts payables functions. Has oversight of the Finance, Patient Accounting, Revenue, and Patient Financial Services departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees operations of the Finance, Patient Financial Services, Revenue, and Patient Accounting departments.
• Supervises the revenue cycle function in various duties, such as account management, communications with insurance providers, collections, cash posting, contract analysis, and billing.
• Coordinates and prepares financial statements and related reports including balance sheets, income statements, special reports, the Monthly Board Package, graphs and variance reports.
• Leads the preparation of all annual audits including financial and 401k audits. Provides accurate supporting documentation to external auditors as required. Manages Form 990 process.
• Analyzes variance reports and identifies and resolves inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
• Manages annual operating and capital budgeting process.
• Participates in Finance Committee and Audit Committee meetings. Coordinates Committee meetings, assists in the preparation of Committee Agendas and works with Committee members on financial issues.
• Works closely with Investment Advisors on investment related activity and updates to the Finance Committee..
• Prepares forecasts and other reports as requested from management.
• Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company staff, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers and the public.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency.
• Participates in organizational planning: budgeting, policy development, strategic planning, and future space strategies. Assists in developing and promoting organizational goals.
• Oversee all purchasing activity for staff and participants. Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization
• Monitor banking activities of the organization; and manages baking relationships. Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs.

In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Ashley, Inc. has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:

• Models and reinforces Ashley’s mission and core values
• Performs other duties on an as-needed basis
• Protects our patient’s personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Ashley related IT security regulations
• Reinforces Ashley’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university and an active CPA license
• Three to five years’ experience in production of financial statements, general ledger accounting, financial operations and budgeting; or equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of two years management experience.
• Knowledge of Health Care accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required
• Ability to read and interpret financial documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagrammatic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret detailed financial information from a variety of business systems. Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Non-Profits preferred
• Ability to make long-range plans, forecasts, evaluations and goals
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Willingness and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors in an environment where close teamwork is required
• Well-developed leadership/managerial skills