Director of Finance; WCLH

Position: Director of Finance (WCLH)
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, a non-profit, outpatient mental health center specializing in grief and trauma, is currently seeking an experienced director to join our senior leadership team as Director of Finance.

Primary Function:

Responsible for the financial management of the organization including medical insurance billing. Oversees finance and billing department, risk mitigation and compliance, and as a member of the senior team, provides leadership and financial strategy to the organization.

Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight and Reporting

• Maintains accounting department in accordance with established internal controls, policies and procedures and GAAP

• Supervises Senior Accountant and Billing Coordinator

• Leads the preparation and implementation of organization’s annual operating budget

• Develops and manages accounting policies and procedures

• Monitors spending in accordance with budget, working closely with department and program directors of burn rate, spending patterns, etc.

• Tracks agency expenditures and receipts

• Manages cost accounting and allocations for multiple programs and funders

• Prepares cash flow projections and recommendations

• Manages payroll service to assure accuracy/ reliability of payroll and related tax obligations and reporting such as quarterly Tax Form 941

• Manages preparation of all DC and federal agency returns as required

• Develops, prepares, and delivers all financial and managerial reports including monthly actual to budget, detail and analysis, board, funder, proposal and payables reports

• Prepares for and manages the annual audit and federal grant audits when required (A-133)

• Works closely with front desk administrative staff as well as other Department and Program Directors and managers

Financial Grants Management

• Works with department and program heads to prepare and implement all budgets for grants and funding proposals

• Tracks financial reporting requirements for funders and ensures accurate financial reporting and funder compliance

• Submits monthly and quarterly financial grant reports, back up materials, invoices, etc.

Medical Billing

• Utilizes and leads work with EMR/ billing software to track and provide useful reports, increase/grow collections, and assist in configuring billing software for maximized utilization

• Oversees client and insurance billing, maximizing revenue and minimizing claim denials, and improving processes for collections and statements

• Oversees and maintains contracts and compliance with insurance companies and provider credentialing, negotiates fee for service contracts, manages CAQH and other payer credentialing requirements

• Provides leadership to the organization as an active member of the senior management team

• Engages in the development and implementation of the Center’s strategic plan

• Engages in learning and growth activities to improve job and department performance

• Understands/develops and/or implements policies pertaining to Department functions and effective, ethical financial management

• Represents Department before Board of Directors

• Attends Finance Committee and Board meetings and provides status reports

• Advises Leadership Team and Board on financial issues and ways to maximize financial position

• Provides oversight for organizational risk management/ liability reduction (liability insurance, etc.)

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum 10 years non-profit finance experience in the areas of budgeting, managerial financial reporting, and grant reporting and administration required

• Ability to manage extreme amounts of detail while being strategic required

• Experience supervising staff required

• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets required

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred

• Experience with insurance and fee for service billing preferred

• Experience on a leadership team preferred

• Ability to demonstrate the Wendt Center values;
- We believe thathealingfrom life’s worst moments is possible;
- We expresskindnessto all;caringandcompassionare at the heart of all we do;
- We practicecollaborationandteamwork, recognizing that none of us can do it alone;
- We strive to be lifelong learners, and actively seek opportunities to expand our personal and professional knowledge.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the Center’s philosophy and mission

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits include paid holiday, vacation and sick time, flexible schedule, 403b, health insurance contribution, life insurance and parking.

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