Associate Director of Financial Reporting

• Lead the daily activities in the financial reporting external audit and tax areas to ensure:
  
• Completion of the annual external audit plan in conjunction with the external auditors.
  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the external auditors as well as the accounting and reporting subject matter expert for the audit and associated engagements as well as for management.
  
• Completion of the annual tax return calendar including coordination with the external tax advisors as well as other members of management.
  
• Completion of all BMCHS tax filings including but not limited to the annual 990 tax filings state tax filings and miscellaneous other filings. This includes working with the tax advisors facilitating the coordination and provision of underlying books and records to the advisors timely review of draft statements coordination of review with appropriate management and legal advisors and follow through to the submission of the final returns.
  
• Quality accuracy and efficiency of external and internal filings and reports on results.
  
• Identification of improvement opportunities related to process including development of valueadded recommendations.
  
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the financial reporting and tax processes.
  
• Coordinate the BMCHS monthly close reporting working closely with the various entities and functions including the budget team finance and subsidiary entities. Ensure accuracy of the monthend reporting and contribute ideas to make the process more efficient and/or effective.
  
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with management across all operating areas.
  
• Act as a resource to management to continuously identify risks and improve internal controls. Work with respective areas such as accounting to formalize the associated process and control documentation.
  
• Participate in financial operational compliance and technology audits and consulting engagements if and when deemed necessary.
  
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to expand the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting (audit) and tax services function.
  
• Perform miscellaneous other tasks and responsibilities as arise throughout the course of the year.
  

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field from fouryear college or university required; Master s Degree optional
  

• At least 7 years related experience and/or training
  
• Experience with accounting software interfund accounting for subsidiary entities; nonprofit accounting preferred
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
  

• Highly organized able to multi task and track multiple projects with excellent time management skills
  
• Intellectually curious and a self starter with a heightened sense of initiative
  
• Superb customer service
  
• Strong mathematical aptitude
  
• Ability to think strategically as well as focus on attention to detail
  
• Strong collaborator; an effective team player