Children's National Hospital
Accounting Director
Children's National Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Project Duration: 24 months
The Assistant Controller will be responsible to maintain certain aspects of financial reporting, asset management and safeguards, tax preparation, accounts payable, payroll, audit process and financial staff development. This position will also prepare and review quarterly and annual reports of financial results for external and internal constituencies. The financial reporting package includes the management discussion and analysis (MD&A), utilization analysis, financial statements and bond covenant ratio analysis. This position will also prepare and review quarterly and annual tax filings (the tax filings include Form 990, Form 1065, and Form 1120). In addition to monthly close responsibilities, this position will also improve internal policies and procedures and provide technical guidance on GAAP.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree and a CPA required (Required)MBA (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience7+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExperience within healthcare accounting setting or in external audit function serving healthcare clients preferable.Intermediate experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and similar programs. Experience with PeopleSoft a plus.Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and handle confidential materials.Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks as needed.Strong oral and written communications skills necessary to interact diplomatically and tactfully with diverse groups of peopleAbility to interact with all levels of internal and external customers with highest level of professionalism.The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product.The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the finance department.Strong time management and organizational skillsMust possess a positive attitude, be team oriented, ambitious, quality driven and of the highest integrity.
Functional AccountabilitiesAudit Oversight
Work with external auditors to develop a plan for a successful audit process and work.Ensure sufficient staff and resources are available.Confirm reconciliations and PBC support meets GAAS requirements.Direct audit work to best meet timeline and goals set by Legal & Audit committee.Monthly Close and Review Process
Oversight of monthly close process to ensure the accuracy of the organization's financial results.Establish key financial controls and ensure the proper and accurate execution of such controls within in the monthly close process.Annual Close and Review Process
Establish preparation and sufficient review of monthly activity to ensure successful annual close process.Clear delegation of duties for staff and leadership with established timelines.Coordinated meetings with leadership for planning a successful annual close.Completed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts across all entities.Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely presentation of financial performance reports and statements.Completeness and timely filing of external reports.Tax preparation
Planning of tax preparation and scheduling resources.Tax partner contract analysis and review.Oversight of tax work by staff and partner.Ensure completeness for federal filing and board presentation.Disbursements (Account Payable and Payroll)
Oversee and direct the accounts payable and payroll departments to ensure processes are in place to maximize internal controls, accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction.Develop policies and procedures which reflect best practices.Staff Development
Direct the professional growth and development of finance staff and end users within CNMC.Instill a strong support model that builds trust and dependency by CNMC leadership relating to financial matters.Promote a climate of promotion and success with staff and management.Financial Statements
Prepare quarterly and annual MD&A's and support financial statements.Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings.Transmit financial statements electronically, timely.Modify statements in accordance with changes in GAAP reporting requirements.Remain current with financial accounting and reporting pronouncements.Assist in the monthly financial statement preparation process.Accounting Policies
Review accounting policies.Recommend changes to policies and procedures.Create new policies.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
The Assistant Controller will be responsible to maintain certain aspects of financial reporting, asset management and safeguards, tax preparation, accounts payable, payroll, audit process and financial staff development. This position will also prepare and review quarterly and annual reports of financial results for external and internal constituencies. The financial reporting package includes the management discussion and analysis (MD&A), utilization analysis, financial statements and bond covenant ratio analysis. This position will also prepare and review quarterly and annual tax filings (the tax filings include Form 990, Form 1065, and Form 1120). In addition to monthly close responsibilities, this position will also improve internal policies and procedures and provide technical guidance on GAAP.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree and a CPA required (Required)MBA (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience7+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeExperience within healthcare accounting setting or in external audit function serving healthcare clients preferable.Intermediate experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and similar programs. Experience with PeopleSoft a plus.Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and handle confidential materials.Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks as needed.Strong oral and written communications skills necessary to interact diplomatically and tactfully with diverse groups of peopleAbility to interact with all levels of internal and external customers with highest level of professionalism.The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product.The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the finance department.Strong time management and organizational skillsMust possess a positive attitude, be team oriented, ambitious, quality driven and of the highest integrity.
Functional AccountabilitiesAudit Oversight
Work with external auditors to develop a plan for a successful audit process and work.Ensure sufficient staff and resources are available.Confirm reconciliations and PBC support meets GAAS requirements.Direct audit work to best meet timeline and goals set by Legal & Audit committee.Monthly Close and Review Process
Oversight of monthly close process to ensure the accuracy of the organization's financial results.Establish key financial controls and ensure the proper and accurate execution of such controls within in the monthly close process.Annual Close and Review Process
Establish preparation and sufficient review of monthly activity to ensure successful annual close process.Clear delegation of duties for staff and leadership with established timelines.Coordinated meetings with leadership for planning a successful annual close.Completed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts across all entities.Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely presentation of financial performance reports and statements.Completeness and timely filing of external reports.Tax preparation
Planning of tax preparation and scheduling resources.Tax partner contract analysis and review.Oversight of tax work by staff and partner.Ensure completeness for federal filing and board presentation.Disbursements (Account Payable and Payroll)
Oversee and direct the accounts payable and payroll departments to ensure processes are in place to maximize internal controls, accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction.Develop policies and procedures which reflect best practices.Staff Development
Direct the professional growth and development of finance staff and end users within CNMC.Instill a strong support model that builds trust and dependency by CNMC leadership relating to financial matters.Promote a climate of promotion and success with staff and management.Financial Statements
Prepare quarterly and annual MD&A's and support financial statements.Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings.Transmit financial statements electronically, timely.Modify statements in accordance with changes in GAAP reporting requirements.Remain current with financial accounting and reporting pronouncements.Assist in the monthly financial statement preparation process.Accounting Policies
Review accounting policies.Recommend changes to policies and procedures.Create new policies.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance