Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

at  Care New England

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Executive Vice President CFO with development, interpretation, coordination and administration for the Care New England policies on finance, accounting, internal controls, maintenance of financial records for related organizations and assist with directing the operation of additional departments as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leader of the Accounting Division of Care New England Finance, which consists of General Accounting, Sponsored Programs and Research Administration, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Provides oversight to the following departments, to include change management, policies and procedures, integrations to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems and provide training and education.
• General Accounting
• Sponsored Programs and Research Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Assist in planning, organizing and controlling financial policies for Care New England to control the receipt of revenues, expenditure of funds and conservation of corporate assets.
• Assist with the planning, coordinating and preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reports, and year end audits.
• Responsible for internal and external financial reporting of Care New England.
• Review, interpret, analyze and communicate financial reports to executives, managers and the Board.
• Coordinates all aspects of external audits by public accounting firm.
• Responsible for providing guidance and working cross-functionally with the Human Resources department including, but not limited to, change initiatives, collective bargaining agreements, and HR/PR information systems.
• Member of Care new England executive Finance Group and works closely with other leaders in Strategic Financial Planning, Reimbursement, and Revenue Cycle to meet goals of Care New England Finance.
• Maintain records, statistics and procedures that will accurately reflect the position of Care New England and its’ related entities, and protect all assets and interest related to the Corporation.
• Participates in various financial and operational projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong leadership skills and ability. Highly evolved persuasion and problem solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong planning and organizational skills.
In depth knowledge of accounting and finance, including healthcare experience and the current environment in the healthcare industry.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and CPA required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of ten years job related experience or equivalent required.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

• Leader of the Accounting Division of Care New England Finance, which consists of General Accounting, Sponsored Programs and Research Administration, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Provides oversight to the following departments, to include change management, policies and procedures, integrations to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems and provide training and education.
• General Accounting
• Sponsored Programs and Research Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Assist in planning, organizing and controlling financial policies for Care New England to control the receipt of revenues, expenditure of funds and conservation of corporate assets.
• Assist with the planning, coordinating and preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reports, and year end audits.
• Responsible for internal and external financial reporting of Care New England.
• Review, interpret, analyze and communicate financial reports to executives, managers and the Board.
• Coordinates all aspects of external audits by public accounting firm.
• Responsible for providing guidance and working cross-functionally with the Human Resources department including, but not limited to, change initiatives, collective bargaining agreements, and HR/PR information systems.
• Member of Care new England executive Finance Group and works closely with other leaders in Strategic Financial Planning, Reimbursement, and Revenue Cycle to meet goals of Care New England Finance.
• Maintain records, statistics and procedures that will accurately reflect the position of Care New England and its’ related entities, and protect all assets and interest related to the Corporation.
• Participates in various financial and operational projects