Director, Finance & Accounting

The Director, Finance & Accounting has direct oversight responsibility for the day-to-day financial affairs of LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) and all financial functions. The Director oversees preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and provides financial leadership and analytical support to the organization. The Director closely monitors the financial health of the organization and implements changes as necessary to ensure the organization’s status as a going concern. In addition, the Director serves as a member of the Extended Senior Leadership Team, providing financial leadership and analytical support to help drive improved outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategic Direction

• Provides strategic financial leadership and input on issues affecting the organization now and those anticipated in the future.
• Provides accurate and reliable information to the Leadership Team to support effective business and strategic decision-making to reach financial and strategic goals.
• Ensures personal knowledge of the relevant current practices for OPOs, and is knowledgeable regarding innovations, trends and issues that can or will impact the future success of the organization.
• Participates in LCNW’s annual strategic planning, which helps establish the goals and organizational budget for the Finance and Accounting Department.

Management/Operations Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with the financial regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and collaborates effectively with the operational department leads to optimize the organization’s reimbursement.
• Oversees development and execution of effective accounting strategies.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and other relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements (including, for example, IRS, AOPO, UNOS, AATB, CMS, etc.) via operational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place to p...