Assistant Finance Director Job Pinetop Arizona USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Pinetop

Position: Assistant Finance Director

Classification Code: Exempt Full-Time

Department: Finance

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Statement of Job

The Assistant Finance Director reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Apache Behavioral Health Services. Responsible for oversight and management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgetary control, non-appropriated accounts, patient billing, payroll, and other routine bookkeeping operations. The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for providing supervisory, management, and support for ABHS’s financial functions and works to foster a success-oriented, and accountable environment.

Assignments will be performed with considerable independence and require application of initiative and creativity. The Assistant Finance Director aids the Chief Financial Officer in any delegated accounting or financial functions. This role is a stepping stone to a Finance Director position within our organization, and we are committed to supporting the growth and development of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS), White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT), Indian Health Services (IHS), Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and other pertinent regulatory agencies.

Maintain the chart of accounts and financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting with Federal, State, and Tribal regulations and guidelines.

Monitors all ABHS bank and investment accounts to ensure cash balances are sufficient.

Periodically recommends transfer of funds from ABHS bank accounts and/or investment accounts.

Responsible for monitoring cash flow for ABHS and reporting to the CFO of any critical needs.

Periodically recommends transfer of funds from ABHS bank accounts and/or investment accounts.

Oversees the ABHS SSI Payee Program and staff. Assists with payments and setting up payee checking accounts at local banking branch.

Provides reports and analysis on all ABHS Financial Programs as required.

Act as liaison with State and Federal points of contact on accounting matters.

Submits financial reports to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and Indian Health Services (IHS).

Direct supervision of finance staff including training, evaluations, guidance, and discipline. As well as recruitment and hiring for future expansion of the Finance department.

Develop and coordinate all Finance team meetings from setting agendas, inviting attendees to facilitate, managing the logistics, and ensuring follow-up actions are taken.

Responsible for developing all external and internal memorandums regarding the ABHS Finance Department.

Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization and possible expansion.

Performs periodic reviews of financial policies to ensure accuracy and current procedures are included in policy.

Performs daily a high level of critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and/or in a team, with flexibility within prescribed deadlines.

Prepares journal entries to the general ledger and reconciles as needed.

Complies reconciles, and prepares financial data of budgetary control, state and federal cost reports, personal services, and non-appropriated funds.

Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders and pension plan requirements, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by the Management team, including contracting accountants, auditors, and the Board of Directors.

Coordinate and oversee the annual financial audit process with the CFO.

Oversee the coordination and activities of an independent auditor and provide a plan to resolve audit and compliance issues (if identified).

Collaborate with Directors from other departments to ensure financial reporting is accurate.

Develops, negotiates, and manages the indirect cost rate.

Completes specialized technical reporting for HRSA and DOJ grants and any other funding.

Performs other related work as…


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