Director of Accounting

Location: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

The Director of Accounting has overall responsibility for the accounting, financial controls, financial reporting, and tax areas of the company. In addition, the Director of Accounting has the primary responsibility for the creation of the annual operating and capital budgets. Compliance with GAAP and internal controls as well as company policies and procedures are critical elements of the job.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs all aspects of accounting operations (including AR, AP, and Payroll), overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger

Ensures records are maintained in accordance with GAAPManages and executes the month-end and year-end close process

Coordinates, prepares, and reviews monthly financial results

Summarizes the monthly financial results in the Monthly Financial Report Coordinates/prepares the annual operating and capital budgets

Develops and maintains all necessary accounting policies and systems

Coordinates year-end external audit/review

Responsible for compliance with all tax rules and regulations including, as applicable, sales and use, property, income, and other business taxes; provides topside review of Sister tax returns prepared by outside accounting firm Conducts risk assessment and evaluation of the control environment

Designs and implements proper internal control environment

Performs ongoing research on regulatory changes and compliance resources to strengthen the control environment, enhance efficiencies, and manage costs

Prepares and circulates internal reports regarding profits, trends, costs, and compliance efforts

Provides support to the Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer as directed

Performs other related duties as directed

Supervisory Responsibilities Accounting Process Manager Local Resident Accountant Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Current and extensive knowledge of GAAPStrong technical accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of processes, systems, and controls

Ability to work in GL system and related sub-systems

Knowledge of internal controls and proper control environment

Excellent Excel and PPT skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA, preferred

Experience:

5 years of non-profit accounting preferred3 years as a company controller, assistant controller, or director of accounting or 5 years of public accounting experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The individual must have the manual dexterity to effectively use a calculator and computer keyboard. The individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. The job will require the ability of close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The job requires a significant amount of sitting, computer work, and some data entry. There are times when travel by car or airplane is necessary.

WORK HOURSThe individual may be required to work evenings and/or weekends as circumstances warrant.

LAND ETHICIn support of the Land Ethic, all persons employed with the Sisters of Providence will reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve energy.
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