Director of Accounting & Finance (Dallas)

Position Summary 

The Director of Accounting and Finance will be responsible for oversight and quality control of all monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as well as statutory financial reporting and tax policy compliance. This position is responsible for accurate and timely reporting. This position is also responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing finance policies and procedures. The Director of Accounting and Finance will manage provider network contracts, monthly and annual reconciliations with funders and develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.

Responsibilities 

1. Support/Service Delivery
   1. Establishes, renews, and monitors contracts with provider network.
   2. Ensures invoices are properly approved and coded in General Ledger.
2. Communication
   1. Collaborates and problem solves with peers in the finance organization to address issues and help drive effective and efficient decision making.
   2. Provides executive leadership with program status updates and council.
3. Supervision
   1. Receives supervision.
      1. Receives supervision from and actively communicate with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
   2. Provides supervision.
      1. Supervises staff directly or their supervisors depending upon the personnel actions including action plans, hiring, terminations, recruitment, vacation and sick day requests. Ensures that program staffing is qualified and provides continued safety of children served with high rates of success/program completion.
4. Leadership
   1. Directs, monitors, and provides feedback to financial team.
   2. Completes assigned staff evaluations in a timely
5. Community Engagement
   1. Coordinates with external financial, compliance and tax auditors.
6. Documentation
   1. Collects and consolidates financial data for monthly and annual close process.
7. Financial/Budget
   1. Monitors and balances cash flows to meet obligations and optimize investments.
   2. Assists in the creation of annual budgets.
8. Risk Management and Safety
   1. Establishes, monitors, and enforces internal controls and company policies to safeguard company assets.
   2. Manages issue resolution process and relate/report issues/concerns to executive leadership as
   3. Ensures compliance with Texas Family Care Network policies, procedures, and controls.

Qualifications 

1. Education/Credentials/Licensure: 
   1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
   2. Certified Public Accountant license,
   3. Requires a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.
   4. Requires reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
2. Experience: 
   1. Requires three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience including analytical skills, planning, budgeting, financial reporting, general ledger, and statutory reporting experience.
   2. Requires three (3) years supervisory experience.
3. Clearances:  
   1. DPS 
   2. DFPS 
   3. FBI 
   4. CBCU Eligibility Determination 
   5. Child abuse clearances 

Working Conditions 

1. Physical Demands:  
   1. This position requires operating a keypad device 75% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Frequent travel throughout the state of Texas may be required daily along with travel by plane in and outside of the state and may include travel in weather conditions – 25%. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 75% of the day. Standing occurs 75% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day. This function routinely lifts under 25 pounds. The maximum lift is 50 pounds, 1 time per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
2. Mental Demands:  
   1. Continually requires the need to concentrate.  
   2. Frequently requires the need to make quick decisions, handle a diversity of problems, and perform multiple tasks.  
   3. Occasionally has distractions that interfere.  
3. Environmental Factors:  
   1. Environmental demands require this position in client homes, schools, and the community. Reliable transportation is required.  
4. Working Hours:  
   1. This position works a non-traditional schedule that can vary based on client and department needs.