Job Description
Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the supervision and leadership of the Accounting Department under the direction of the Controller and CFO. The Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role in the finance department, supporting team development and driving process improvements to maintain the agency’s financial health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision and Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and supervise the finance team, including accountants, payroll staff, and accounts payable/receivable personnel.
Assign and oversee daily tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of all financial processes.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify professional development opportunities for staff.
Train team members on new accounting practices, compliance requirements, and software tools to improve overall departmental performance.
Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, ensuring clear communication and resolving any issues within the department.
Ensure cross-training of staff to cover critical accounting functions, maintaining continuity in case of absences or role changes.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Assist Controller and CFO in Month End Close
Assist in Balancing and Accounts and Bank Reconciliations
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing of payments, billing, and collections.
Ensure that receivables are collected promptly and monitor any overdue accounts, providing direction to the team on follow-up actions.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners to ensure effective financial coordination and payment processes.
Payroll Management:
Audit the payroll process, manage taxes, benefits, and wage compliance.
Other Duties as needed
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Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or behavioral health finance is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing teams and improving financial processes.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
Deep understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and budgeting.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, leadership, and external partners.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
Work Environment:
Primarily office-based, with the potential for occasional remote work or travel to satellite offices or agency events as needed.
May require participation in cross-functional meetings and agency leadership discussions.
The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.
Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.
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