Director of Finance
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*Hospice of the Foothills is looking for a new Director of Finance to join our amazing team. **We are a non-profit agency located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Our mission is to provide compassionate end-of-life support and bereavement services for our patients, their families and the entire community.**If our mission is in alignment with your career experiences and continuing journey, we encourage you to apply.**Summary of Duties and Responsibilities* : The Director of Finance will manage an effective and streamlined administrative/financial system, including financial, accounting, legal, and information technology (IT). He or she is responsible for organizing, developing, implementing and monitoring the annual operating and capital budget, financial services, general accounting, patient business services, data processing function, and financial and statistical reporting for HOF in accordance with the organization's goals and objectives. In addition, she/he will manage staff in the finance department as well as in the IT department.*Primary Department:* Administration*Reporting Relationship* : Reports Directly to the Executive Director*Position Type:* Exempt, Full Time, Benefited*Essential Functions:**1.* Coordinates and directs the preparation and review of operating budgets, capital budgets, and financial and statistical data, and interacts with management, the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding performance in relation to planned objectives and goals.*2* . Develops and implements operational plans for working capital, cash management and reserve funds to assure they are controlled and safeguarded.*3* . Directs the preparation and evaluation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and government reporting.*4.* Is responsible for making sure that HOF is in compliance with state and federal regulations and that taxes and payroll are accurate and current, following all regulatory guidelines*5.* Serves as staff resource person in administrative and financial discussions, and oversees negotiations for all large capital expenditures.*6* . Counsels management and the Executive Director regarding means of reducing costs, increasing revenues, developing new programs/services, and implementing technological improvements.*7.* Participates in management and staff meetings representing HOF financial interests, and serves as a member of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.*8.* As a member of the senior Leadership team, the Director of Finance will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives*Knowledge and Skills**Required** Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures* Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax* Ensure all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary* Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions* Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash* Reconcile bank and investment accounts* Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting* Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy* Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll* Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation* Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate* Support the Director of Development in preparing the annual charitable return ensuring in a timely filing* Liaise with the Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate* Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the Annual General Meeting* Oversee all payroll functions with H.R. to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner* Responsible for the organization of liability insurance policies* Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time* Issue annual W2s, 1099's, and other income related statements* Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Treasurer and/or Finance Committee* Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports* Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funder* Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects* Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements* Advise on appropriate technology that meets the organization's information requirements and financial resources* Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized* Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors* Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles* Use independent judgment and decision-making to organize work and establish priorities*Competencies** Behave Ethically* Build Relationships* Communicate Effectively* Focus on Client Needs* Foster Teamwork* Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.* Make Decisions* Organization and planning* Problem solving*Desired** Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities* Knowledge of provincial legislation on Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights* Knowledge of the voluntary sector*Education & Experience**Required** Four-year Degree in accounting and business administration, and five years accounting experience with computer skills in accounting programs, and experience with non-profit agencies preferably in the Healthcare field*Desired** MBA Degree with extensive knowledge of accounting and business administration, and five years experience in accounting in a healthcare setting*License / Certifications**Required** Valid CA Drivers License*Desired** CPAJob Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insurancePhysical Setting:* OfficeSchedule:* 8 hour shiftEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* Accounting: 5 years (Required)* GAAP: 5 years (Required)Work Location: In person