VP of Finance & Accounting
27 days ago
Chicago
Job Description JOB SUMMARY This role involves overseeing payroll, financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and compliance functions, as well as providing strategic financial guidance on behalf of the CFO. Using a working knowledge of applicable finance compliance laws and industry-standard best practices, the VP of Finance and Accounting provides support to ensure alignment to the Friend Health - HRDI mission and services. This position requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, attention to detail, and dedication to fostering a positive work environment. On behalf of the CFO the position will guide the organization by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to minimize operational challenges. The VP will oversee the day-to-day financial management of the organization. Key responsibilities include managing risk and investment strategies, alongside tracking the overall financial health of the company. JOB DUTIES • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:, • Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards., • Identify trends, determine system improvements, and implement change., • Meet accounting financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses, coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data and preparing special reports., • Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts, defining accounting policies and procedures., • Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls., • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities., • Overseeing all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation., • Developing appropriate tracking methods for revenue and expenses., • Prepare timely and accurate analyses, summaries, and reports of financial data on the operating progress of the organization as needed., • Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs., • Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively., • Manage the organizations’ compliance with local and federal regulatory matters., • Partner with the CFO to ensure the organization meets revenue targets., • Oversee all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation., • Oversee development, oversight, and management of the organization’s investment plan., • Lead and manage the budgeting process., • Gather financial data for analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance., • Coordinate the preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly reports., • Manage insurance coverage for the organization, including compliance., • Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations specific to FH – HRDI programs and services., • Regular financial reporting (e.g., preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements), forecasts, planning, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, and procurement., • Timely and accurately provide reporting of financial information to internal parties, government regulators and outside agencies., • Audit and improve productivity and effectiveness of current cross team processes., • Manage and supervise all AR/AP cycles with external partners and customers - including the implementation of accounting and billing systems and controls., • Monitor transactions, investments, and any business-related activities., • Conduct regular audits of expenditures, assets, and liabilities., • A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required, MA preferred., • Certifications such as CPA, CFA, and CMA preferred., • In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters, • Adept in fiscal management principles and processes, including resource management and needs assessment., • Advance proficiency level with Microsoft products including Word, Power Point, Excel, etc., • Efficiency with ERP and EMR platforms such as Centricity, MIP and Sage Intacct is preferred., • 5-7 years of equivalent work experience in a similar position or progressively in a healthcare organization; FQHC experience a strong plus., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Excellent time-management skills., • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making., • Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive proactive approach to challenges., • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment., • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices., • Respond daily and accurately to deadlines., • Ability to adapt to changes within the Finance department by updating the procedures when needed and keeping them current., • Develop appropriate tracking methods for revenue and expenses. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. WORKING CONDITIONS (The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses, and mental demands.) None known. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Friend Health - HRDI reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed as needed. COMPENSATION Pay range: $153,500 - $160,000 Benefits include: Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, 403b, FSA and HSA, EAP, lifestyle programs, generous PTO, and paid holidays. Friend Health – HRDI is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Friend Health – HRDI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process). Friend Health - HRDI supports the Pay Transparency Law as an equal opportunity employer.