Dir Finance - Gateway

Under general direction of the Vice President of Finance manage accounting operations and internal/external financial reporting of Gateway Healthcare. Responsible for maintaining fixed asset records supervising the real estate accounting functions and assisting with annual audit and budget preparation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Consistently apply the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Directly or through subordinate managers interview hire and assign subordinate staff; provide guidance and counsel to subordinate staff; conduct periodic performance evaluations and recommend personnel actions; act as resource for staff; conduct periodic individual and/or group staff meetings; approve and submit payroll; provide and maintain subordinate staff development plans; develop standards for subordinate staff performance.

Maintain departmental reports and records and direct the collection of statistical data for administrative and regulatory agencies.

Prepare and present financial information for Affiliate Board meetings.

Execute the month-end close process.

Present Gateway monthly results at month end meeting

Monitor budget vs. actuals and do initial research and explanation of variances.

Communicate with Program staff on budget vs. actual variances and inconsistencies.

Prepare audit work papers in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with audit timelines.

Work with audit staff to provide requested backup to work papers.

Prepare audited financial statements for GHI Consolidated Autism Project Capital City Community Center and 10 HUDs.

Oversee contract billings and monitor payment status regularly.

Oversee accounting functions for subsidiary organizations: HUD Corporations HSR/ALC Realty FRIEND?s Way The Autism Project and Capital City Community Center

Attend/participate weekly Senior Leadership Meetings with affiliate President.

Attend/participate weekly Senior Leadership Meetings with affiliate Directors.

Attend/participate Finance Meetings with system CFO and Finance VPs

Approve an increased dollar amount of check requests

Work with representatives at State of RI department of BHDDH to develop approve and execute grant programs.

Prepare and present Financial Results of 10 HUD affiliates to Realty Board.

Work with Operations and Facilities Management to coordinate Capital Projects at various GHI locations. Maintain schedules to monitor spending.

Sign monthly and special check requests related to the Rep Payee program.

Review and sign checks for the 10 HUD affiliates

Monitor and submit rate increases to Department of Housing for HUD affiliates

Able to work within various federal and state websites to approve monitor and submit required financial documentation for grants.

Prepare financial statements for private grant applications and monitor/prepare closing financial statements with narrative.

Review and approve job requisitions for Gateway and affiliates

Review and approve purchase requisitions for Gateway and affiliates

Work with VPs from other entities to improve/coordinate delivery of care at GHI and other psychiatric programs at other entities.

CCBHC ability to prepare 3 annual cost reports; including staffing workbooks and census data.

Oversee provider enrollment/credentialing of Gateway staff.

Weekly meetings with finance managers to solve work queue issues related to billing and denials.

Plan direct and coordinate functions and activities in general accounting financial reporting accounts payable banking administration external compliance reporting and non-patient billing.

Evaluate procedures to improve methods for reducing costs of accounting operations and improve workflow on an ongoing basis.

Participate in administrative staff meetings meetings of applicable Lifespan Board Committees and quality improvement teams and attend other meetings as needed.

Participate in professional continuing education activities and maintain professional affiliations to keep abreast of related trends/changes regulations and legislation.

Perform other related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Technical proficiency regarding generally accepted accounting principles financial statement disclosure requirements and Internal Revenue Service/state tax regulations

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak listen and write in a clear thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Focus on Customer Needs: Anticipate understand and respond to the needs of internal and external customers to meet or exceed their expectations within the organization*s parameters.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

Organize: Set priorities develop a work schedule monitor progress towards goals and track details data information and activities

Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward set goals create and implement action plans and evaluate the process and results

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify cause gather and process relevant information generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent; CPA or MBA preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:

Ten years* progressive health care financial and accounting experience with at least three years* supervisory responsibility

Strong leadership technology analytical and communication skills

Knowledge of and aptitude for current regulatory and compliance practices

SUPERVISION:

Perform direct and indirect supervision of (7) direct reports. Supervision includes hiring and evaluating as well as recommendations of personnel actions as needed.

Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1