AccessCNY INC Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Syracuse, NY Full Time

Director of Finance

Reports to: CFO

Location: 1603 Court St. Syracuse, NY 13208

Full Time: Mon- Fri 8a-4p

Non-Exempt: $85,000-$90,000

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role

The Director of Finance is responsible for supervision of Finance team staff members and lead all day-to-day finance operations including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants administration and cost reporting.

Responsibilities include:

Budget:

• Preparation, development, and implementation of the annual budget for the agency
• Review prior years actual revenue, expenses and projections for future growth or changes through communication with Senior Management and Executive Team members and analysis of historical data

Cost Reporting:

• Assist in preparation and review of annual Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR), annual Ambulatory Health Care Facility Cost Report for Diagnostic & Treatment Centers (ACHF-1) and annual Personal Care Provider Cost Report for CDPS program
• Verify accuracy of statistical data so that rate calculations are performed correctly at the state level
• Run trial reports and tests to evaluate impact of current expenditures on future rates at least quarterly

Fiscal Management

• Maintain the Chart of Accounts including assisting in evaluating procedures to track $45-50 million each year in over 132 financial cost centers
• Ensure compliance with various reporting requirements from donors, funders and regulators inclusive of extensive cost reports, contract reports and annual required tax filings
• Keep fiscal systems congruent with reporting requirements
• Train Program Directors, as needed, regarding rate setting and contract methodologies
• Oversee Agency Billing functions to Medicaid, State Agencies, Managed Care Insurance Companies (MCOs), and other federal/state/local funding sources as necessary

Monthly Financial Statements

• Supervise monthly close process and ensure accuracy
• Prepare monthly journal entries and/or necessary account reconciliations for month end closing procedures
• Review allocation changes and journal entries prepared by other Finance staff
• Produce and distribute monthly financial statements (by cost center, department, and agency-wide) to Executive Team and other designated personnel
• Monitor contracts and state/federal/local grants for compliance and maximization

Year End Procedures

• Insure that all outstanding revenue and expenses are coded to the correct year
• Calculate and implement accruals and pro-ratings for 12/31 close
• Oversee year-end process and the year-end audit preparation process
• Oversee year-end governmental reporting requirements (cost reports, IRS and NYS filings, etc.)

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, MBA preferred. CPA required. Seven to ten years’ of accounting and finance experience strongly preferred. Experience would ideally begin in accounting and auditing, followed by gathering, evaluation, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders. Supervisory experience in complex nonprofit with multiple programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Director of Finance operates with limited supervision. The position requires independent judgment and the ability to question/research anything which appears to be inconsistent/inappropriate. Work must be performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, generally accepted accounting practices and Agency policies. Contact with the public is moderate. Position has access to confidential information which must be respected. Decisions made may have a significant financial impact on the Agency.

Conditions of Employment

Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet departmental needs. Must participate in successful database checks through the HHS Office of Inspector General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.