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Job Summary:

Manages the fiscal operations of the agency under affiliation with The MetroHealth System. Performs and oversees essential financial and accounting functions, including reconciliations, developing, and implementing processes and procedures, financial planning, accounting/billing transactions, budgeting, assisting with 990/other tax preparation, financial reporting, grant budget management and auditing activities. Continuously performs financial analysis to ensure achievement of financial objectives and alignment with the organization’s strategic business plan. Works with the Executive Director and other Senior Leadership to develop, implement, and monitor the annual operating budget, grant/program budgets, and financial business plan projections. Identifies and implements opportunities to improve financial operations and performance. Assumes stewardship of financial records and produces financial reports for the Board of Directors Finance Committee, in a timely and transparent manner. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the agency and The MetroHealth System.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises Finance Department
• Hires, trains, and oversees subordinate staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Essential Functions:

• Contributes to patient safety by supporting the System-wide programs and policies addressing a safe environment for patients and the reporting of safety concerns to the appropriate individuals.
• Prepares annual operating and grant budgets in collaboration with appropriate personnel.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures focused on financial and accounting policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations and accounting systems.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports including income/expense, cash flow, balance sheet, grants, and program performance. Identifies and analyzes variances and provides recommendations as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Executive Director/Senior leadership to develop and meet financial performance indicators related to organizational, project goals and strategic business plans.
• Effectively communicates and assists Executive Director/Senior leadership with contract documents, grant proposals, contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to accounts receivable/payables.
• Prepares journal entries during monthly close process. Ensures entries are submitted timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP. Provides solid supporting documentation.
• Reviews and processes salary invoices ensuring alignment with agreed upon percent effort allocations between MHS and Recovery Resources. Ensures Recovery Resources staff compliance with effort reporting. Also collaborates regarding in-kind contributions between Recovery Resources and MetroHealth .
• Adheres to grant requirements including timely submission of grant reports to granting agencies, timely grant reconciliations, and compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars as applicable.
• Prepares all documentation and information for external interim and year-end financial audits timely and accurately. Serves as liaison for Recovery Resources 990 tax preparation with external accounting firm.
• Prepares final invoice/package containing draft and final invoices for all billable services, projects, including all applicable backup documentation for approval i.e.; for grant funding organizations, members, payers, etc.
• Recommends and implements agreed upon process improvements to the billing/reconciliation cycle.
• Maintains a continuous line of communication and relationships with vendors, contractors, and payers related to financial transactions and agreements.
• Prepares special project analysis, reports, and forecasts.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong influence and decision-making skills/abilities, inspirational leadership, initiative, global and organizational awareness, change catalyst, ability to manage relationships
• Ability to complete major and complex projects and to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced problem solving and significant decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage and work effectively with other team members using effective communication, collaboration, and leadership through influence.
• Fosters an environment that embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into the organization to advocate for the needs and concerns of staff and those we serve.
• Demonstrates appropriate and respectful verbal and written communication skills to stablish and maintain effecter professional relationships.
• Displays sensitivity to and understanding of various cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent computer and typical office and accounting software skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years leading and developing a team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or General Business Administration. In lieu of degree, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• Five years of financial accounting experience, including grant accounting/reporting (OMB Federal regulations).
• Three years of business or financial management experience in a grant and fee for service-business environment, with a strong financial systems background.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting and Funding principles.
• Familiarity/experience with health insurance reimbursement coding and payment.
• Familiarity with non-profit, 501(c)(3) regulations and compliance; maintains current registrations such as DBA, charitable registration, and other documentation.
• Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Customer relations skills – ability to interact effectively and form positive business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities
• Skills in financial analysis and management with demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets
• Strong business acumen
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Excel / other Microsoft office software/ accounting software

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or CPA.

Physical Requirements:

• May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
• May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to read job related documents.
• Ability to use computer.

Work Environment:

Business hours generally Monday through Friday, however some evening & weekend hours may be necessary to meet all job responsibilities.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel:

• Periodic travel within community and between locations

Note: While this position description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

DEI Mission Statement: Establishing a culture that values and embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into the organization to advocate for the needs and concerns of staff and those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits, in accordance with the law, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.