Job Description:
The Director of Finance will work in close collaboration with the Vice President of Finance/Controller to oversee system level finance operations. Supervises accounting and financial reporting teams and responsible for all aspects of internal and external financial reporting requirements. Develops staff and supports continuous improvement of department processes. Specific Responsibilities - Plan, direct, and coordinate general accounting policies and operational finance functions. Provide leadership and direction within and between various finance teams. - Ensure integrity of accounting records and processes. Create necessary internal control environment and control activities to protect the organization from financial misstatement or fraud. - Direct the accumulation, consolidation, and preparation of all consolidated financial statements, related footnotes and disclosures, internal financial reporting, statistical reporting, and all other financial data necessary for accurate reporting of consolidated results. - Monitor and evaluate standards and guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and interpret their relevance and application to Essentia Health's accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements. - Plan, organize, and coordinate the year-end close process with external auditors as well as regulatory filings as required. Direct work relating to internal and external audits in the periodic review of the health system's financial records with accountability for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings. - Ensure effective working relationships within the Controller team and interdepartmentally across the organization. Lead and participate in interdisciplinary committees and projects throughout the organization as assigned.
Education Qualifications:
Professional Experience / Qualifications
. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
. Eight or more years of progressive healthcare industry finance/accounting experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience required.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
. Strong contemporary knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
. Ability to effectively manage working relationships through strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
. Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
. Public accounting experience conducting audit and assurance engagements.
. Experience leading remote teams in a large matrixed organization.
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
