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Bassett Medical Center

Director of Accounting

Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, New York, United States, 13326


Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.Responsibilities:As a leader in the organization and under the direction of the Vice President, Finance Operations, theDirector of

Accounting,

is responsible for supporting the financial strategies of network financial operations. Critical thinking is essential in order to provide network financial support and direction. The Director is responsible to ensure financial integrity with respect to aggregated network performance, network financial reporting, collaboration of all network financial projects, including, but not limited to, consolidated financial statements, audits, capital asset reporting, and oversight of treasury functions, debt and financing activities and accounting policies and procedures. Must act as liaison throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network when interfacing with others with respect to network accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.. Supports the Bassett Board initiatives in the evolution of the governance structure of the network as it pertains to accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the establishment of a networkfinance function.Develops and/or establishes objectives, strategies and tactics associated with an annual workplan for the network finance division in conjunction with subsidiary financial leads.Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meetthe demands for the services provided.Makes decisions in a timely manner.Establishes and monitors financial operating performance standards for the network to ensureeffective day-to-day operations.Ensures strong financial controls are in place in order to ensure financial viability and integrity.Assesses financial systems to ensure that they are functioning to achieve efficient and effectiveoperations.Assists in the development and implementation of the annual operating plan, in support of thenetwork AOP.Establishes timely and effective communications with staff to keep them aware of corporate,divisional, and departmental information.Follows-up on issues and concerns in an effective and timely manner.Asks for staff input and ideas.Develops, implements and follows written procedures and policies to ensure the financial integrityof the various financial systems.Establishes timely and effective communication to ensure all areas within corporate financereceive adequate financial advice, assistance and serviceIdentifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery issues as they present.Establishes Service Excellence standards across all subsidiaries. Responds promptly when thosestandards have not been met.Evaluates, develops and maintains network performance improvement standards and measuresfor the division of finance.Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. Federal and State Withholding,Financial Accounting Standards Board).Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes andmakes necessary improvements to reduce risk.Ensures that all network finance team members know what is expected of them and whether ornot their performance is satisfactory, as well as, how to improve their performance.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Hospital policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, anddirecting work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; identifying staffingneeds, addressing complaints and resolving problems.Ensures that the network finance team members have the tools necessary to effectively do theirjobs.Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the network level, and where appropriate,institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, re-prioritizing, and/or recommendingmodifications to establish plans.Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs, etc. to ensureachievement of financial objectives.Responsible for the coordination of the external consolidated audit of the Bassett HealthcareNetwork.Oversees various Federal and State tax return filings for the Bassett Healthcare Network.Oversees the cash management program to ensure adequate cash flow is maintained throughoutthe network.Establishes and maintains control over the chart of accounts.Applies generally accepted accounting principles in order to maintain system integrity in therecording and reporting of the networks assets, liabilities, net assets, expenses and revenues.In conjunction with subsidiary financial staff oversees the financial reporting for all capital projectsensuring that all policies and procedures with respect to the acquisition, transfer, and disposal ofcapital assets.Provides financial and financial systems guidance across the Bassett Healthcare Network.Provides financial support to the BHN in the areas of financial statement preparation, payroll,Accounts payable, tax preparation and financial system implementation and maintenance.Thinks globally and adopts a philosophy of continuous improvement for Bassett HealthcareNetwork processes/systems.Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performanceDevelops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfactionAs appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum ofcare.Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI.Leads, directs and assists in the development, implementation, education and training of thesystem responsibilities below. Makes recommendations and drives change in regards tooptimization and standardization.IntegrationStrategic PlanningRestructure/ConsolidationShared Services (Corporate Support Services, Clinical Services)System Revenue Budget Model (Physician Encounter Level)Business Intelligence Development (Dashboard Architecture)System Budget ProcessSystem Financial ReportingLong Range Financial ForecastMonthly Operating ReviewsManagement Discussion and AnalysisNursing Financial Operations Analysis (productivity)Education and Training

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Education:4 year / Bachelor's Degree in a related field, requiredMaster's Degree within 3 years from date of hire, required or waived with 10 years of management level experienceExperience:Minimum 5 years Management/Leadership Level in accounting, budgeting, requiredMinimum 5 years Project Management experience, requiredSkills:Project Management/PlanningBuild RelationshipsAttention to DetailStrategic ThinkingBudgetingSelf-MotivatedCommunicationComputer SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementRecognize ProblemsTake InitiativePhysic

al Requirements:Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of forcefrequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are metOccasional crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, walkingConstant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talkingWorking Conditions:Occasional extreme temperaturesTravel:Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.#LI-HybridTotal Rewards:Bassett Healthcare Networks commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick timeMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife insurance and disability protectionRetirement benefits including an employer matchAnd more!Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min:USD $102,897.60/Yr.

Max:USD $154,336.00/Yr.

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