Director of Finance (WCLH)

The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, a non-profit, outpatient mental health center specializing in grief and trauma, is currently seeking an experienced director to join our senior leadership team as Director of Finance.

Primary Function:

Responsible for the financial management of the organization including medical insurance billing. Oversees finance and billing department, risk mitigation and compliance, and as a member of the senior team, provides leadership and financial strategy to the organization.

Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight and Reporting

• Maintains accounting department in accordance with established internal controls, policies and procedures and GAAP
• Supervises Senior Accountant and Billing Coordinator
• Leads the preparation and implementation of organization’s annual operating budget
• Develops and manages accounting policies and procedures
• Monitors spending in accordance with budget, working closely with department and program directors of burn rate, spending patters, etc.
• Tracks agency expenditures and receipts
• Manages cost accounting and allocations for multiple programs and funders
• Prepares cash flow projections and recommendations
• Manages payroll service to assure accuracy/ reliability of payroll and related tax obligations and reporting such as quarterly Tax Form 941
• Manages preparation of all DC and federal agency returns as required
• Develops, prepares, and delivers all financial and managerial reports including monthly actual to budget, detail and analysis, board, funder, proposal and payables reports
• Prepares for and manages the annual audit and federal grant audits when required (A-133)
• Works closely with front desk administrative staff as well as other Department and Program Directors and managers

Financial Grants Management

• Works with department and program heads to prepare and implement all budgets for grants and funding proposals
• Tracks financial reporting requirements for funders and ensures accurate financial reporting and funder compliance
• Submits monthly and quarterly financial grant reports, back up materials, invoices, etc.

Medical Billing

• Utilizes and leads work with EMR/ billing software to track and provide useful reports, increase/grow collections, and assist in configuring billing software for maximized utilization
• Oversees client and insurance billing, maximizing revenue and minimizing claim denials, and improving processes for collections and statements
• Oversees and maintains contracts and compliance with insurance companies and provider credentialing, negotiates fee for service contracts, manages CAQH and other payer credentialing requirements
• Provides leadership to the organization as an active member of the senior management team
• Engages in the development and implementation of the Center’s strategic plan
• Engages in learning and growth activities to improve job and department performance
• Understands/develops and/or implements policies pertaining to Department functions and effective, ethical financial management
• Represents Department before Board of Directors
• Attends Finance Committee and Board meetings and provides status reports
• Advises Leadership Team and Board on financial issues and ways to maximize financial position
• Provides oversight for organizational risk management/ liability reduction (liability insurance, etc.)

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum 10 years non-profit finance experience in the areas of budgeting, managerial financial reporting, and grant reporting and administration required
• Ability to manage extreme amounts of detail while being strategic required
• Experience supervising staff required
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets required
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
• Experience with insurance and fee for service billing preferred
• Experience on a leadership team preferred
• Ability to demonstrate the Wendt Center values;
  • We believe thathealingfrom life’s worst moments is possible;
  • We expresskindnessto all;caringandcompassionare at the heart of all we do;
  • We practicecollaborationandteamwork, recognizing that none of us can do it alone;
  • We strive to be lifelonglearners, and actively seek opportunities to expand our personal and professional knowledge.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the Center’s philosophy and mission

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits include paid holiday, vacation and sick time, flexible schedule, 403b, health insurance contribution, life insurance and parking.

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