The Director of Accounting has overall responsibility for the accounting, financial controls, financial reporting, and tax areas of the company. In addition, the Director of Accounting has the primary responsibility for the creation of the annual operating and capital budgets. Compliance with GAAP and internal controls as well as company policies and procedures are critical elements of the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Directs all aspects of accounting operations (including AR, AP, and Payroll), overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger
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Ensures records are maintained in accordance with GAAP
- Manages and executes the month-end and year-end close process
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Coordinates, prepares, and reviews monthly financial results
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Summarizes the monthly financial results in the Monthly Financial Report
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Coordinates/prepares the annual operating and capital budgets
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Develops and maintains all necessary accounting policies and systems
- Coordinates year-end external audit/review
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Responsible for compliance with all tax rules and regulations including, as applicable, sales and use, property, income, and other business taxes; provides topside review of Sister tax returns prepared by outside accounting firm
- Conducts risk assessment and evaluation of the control environment
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Designs and implements proper internal control environment
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Performs ongoing research on regulatory changes and compliance resources to strengthen the control environment, enhance efficiencies, and manage costs
- Prepares and circulates internal reports regarding profits, trends, costs, and compliance efforts
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Provides support to the Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer as directed
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Performs other related duties as directed
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Accounting Process Manager
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Local Resident Accountant
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Current and extensive knowledge of GAAP
- Strong technical accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of processes, systems, and controls
- Ability to work in GL system and related sub-systems
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Knowledge of internal controls and proper control environment
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Excellent Excel and PPT skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
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CPA, preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of non-profit accounting preferred
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3 years as a company controller, assistant controller, or director of accounting or 5 years of public accounting experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The individual must have the manual dexterity to effectively use a calculator and computer keyboard. The individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. The job will require the ability of close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job requires a significant amount of sitting, computer work, and some data entry. There are times when travel by car or airplane is necessary.
WORK HOURS
The individual may be required to work evenings and/or weekends as circumstances warrant.
LAND ETHIC
In support of the Land Ethic, all persons employed with the Sisters of Providence will reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve energy.
