What You Will Do
The overall purpose of this job is to be responsible for oversight of all financial accounting and reporting activities and establishing strategic direction for the accounting function of the entire organization. The primary responsibilities of this job include leading all day-to-day accounting operations and directing a team with functional responsibility over financial accounting and reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance and reporting and payroll administration. The Vice President and Corporate Controller will ensure that Immanuel has the strategy, systems and procedures in place to support effective financial statement preparation and other reporting, resulting in positive outcomes, audits and monitoring of operational results. This role will work closely with leadership of the organization and their staffs, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support overall operations. In addition, this position will partner with the CFO, senior leadership, human resources (HR) and information technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate finance, accounting, tax reporting and payroll functions. Supports and lives out Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises.
Key Areas | Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job |
Accounting Strategy | - Establish and implement the accounting department's strategic goals and objectives in alignment with company priorities.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to provide financial insight and strategic guidance.
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Financial Reporting | - Oversee and manage Corporate-wide accounting and financial reporting for all entities and accounting for capital assets of the Immanuel organization.
- Oversee all general ledger accounting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Consolidation of all financial statements for all Immanuel entities showing overall financial performance and at the lowest level of detail.
- Communicating financial results to stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, and regulatory bodies.
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Accounting Management | - Completion of corporate wide tax reporting to various taxing authorities and the Internal Revenue Service.
- Collection and tracking of all corporate revenue, including resident, participant, Medicare and Medicaid payments.
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for all payments of expenses, salaries and wages, benefits and capital expenditures for the Immanuel organization.
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Audit and Budget Planning | - Coordination of all audit activity for the various entities of Immanuel and the Immanuel Retirement plan.
- Support all business and financial planning activities and the overall corporate budgeting process.
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Leadership | - Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, ensuring the development and execution of best practices and standards.
- Leverage strengths of the current accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
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Other | - Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
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Skills & Requirements
Education-
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is required.
- MBA preferred, but not required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
- Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education requirement.
Experience-
- Ten (10) years of accounting and finance experience or related experience is required. Ideally experience in a complex nonprofit with multiple operations and legal entities.
- Experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.
- Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.
KSA- Knowledge Skills and Abilities-
- Ability to manage and help clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
- Ability to provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, tax reporting and accounting for investments.
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
- Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus. simple reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.