Finance and Benefits Director
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Join a nationally-known, non-profit law organization and help people access Medicare and health care.

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) seeks a Finance and Benefits Director with a commitment to health equity and social justice in its Mansfield, CT office, with some remote work possible. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will also be responsible for benefit administration and will serve as liaison with the Center's Human Resource consultants and internal Leadership Team.

The Center is a private, non-profit, public interest law organization that works to advance access to comprehensive Medicare, quality health care, and health equity for older people and people with disabilities. The Center focuses on the needs of people with long-term and chronic conditions. The organization's work includes individual advocacy, administrative appeals, education, legislative and regulatory analysis, policy initiatives, and litigation of importance to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. Headquartered in Mansfield, Connecticut and Washington, DC, the Center also has attorneys in CA, MA, MD, and WI. This position is based in our flagship office in Connecticut, with some remote work possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

• Direct and assume responsibility for the Center's accounting practices and maintain accurate financial records, preparing timely financial reports using generally accepted accounting principles.
• Hands-on responsibilities for all aspects of the financial operations, including AR, AP, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll.
• Manage the annual budget process.
• Prepare analysis of financial statements, variance and cash flow and other reports as requested by Co-Directors and Board of Directors.
• Present financials and variance analysis at Board of Directors meetings.
• Prepare grant budgets and financial reports for government, public, and private funders.
• Serve as primary liaison with the Center's vendors, regularly reviewing and helping to negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Organize and lead annual auditing process. Serve as liaison with outside auditor, provide all year end schedules and documents requested by auditor.
• Review draft audited financial statements and draft Form 990 to ensure accuracy prior to finalization and timely submission by outside auditor.
• Prepare all State of Connecticut required attorney tax returns and Client Security Fund filings.
• Prepare all annual state required reporting for CA, CT, and DC along with other states as needed.
• Prepare required filings and reports for CT.
• Reconcile donations with development database.
• Serve as liaison with insurance broker for the Center's insurance policies.
• Serve as liaison with investment advisor for the Center's investment accounts.
• Assist staff with registration for conferences, trainings, and other programs as requested.

Human Resources and Benefits Administration

• Lead and take responsibility for annual renegotiation of group health insurance and provide employees with individualized cost comparison for health insurance plans to be offered.
• Ensure compliance with all labor and OSHA regulations and mandatory posting of same.
• Serve as liaison with all 401k plan advisers, custodian and record keeper.
• Review annual valuation of Profit Sharing and 401k plan and reconcile to Form 5500-SF.
• Be responsible for distribution of all required materials per ERISA.
• Reconcile timesheets with employee leave-tracking system.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees.
• Manage paid family medical leave for employees.
• Assist with preparation of annual employment contracts, including employee compensation and benefit summaries for each staff member.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial and HR/benefits function.
• Create, analyze, and report on financial statements and budgets.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external colleagues, including the Board of Directors, funding sources, and other provider organizations.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Assimilate new information and technology.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in similar roles, preferably with nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in providing financial reports for government contracts, private foundation grants, and other areas of nonprofit finances preferred.
• Must be proficient in QuickBooks.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Candidate must be detailed-oriented, thorough, accurate, and reliable.
• Commitment to social justice.

The Center's CT office, located in Mansfield, CT, is 15 minutes from the University of Connecticut, 40 minutes from Hartford, 1½ hours from Boston, and 2½ hours from New York City.

Depending on experience, starting annual salary of $90,000 to $110,000. Excellent benefit package.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must complete a background check, employment verification and other prescreening verifications, including financial background check.

Competencies are defined as observable abilities, skills, knowledge, motivations, or traits defined in terms of the behaviors needed for successful job performance.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Center does not tolerate discrimination in recruitment or employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or other non-merit factors. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.