Director of Finance

Company: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over--60,000 patients annually in 24--health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!-- This is an excellent opportunity for a Director of Finance (40hrs/wk) at our--Jackson Street Jackson Street Administration Office. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Directs and supervises the finance and purchasing departments. Establishes and maintains accounting and purchasing practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations. Partners with the CFO as a transparent and direct sharer of financial information in a way that can be understood by Management and the Board for informed, strategic and innovative decision making. Prepares reports and statistics communicating financial results. Works closely with the CFO in providing resources that are tailored to the unique needs of the organization. Projects cash flow requirements and manages cash and investments to meet organizational needs. Coordinates annual budget process. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. Demonstrated interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to safeguard assets and maintain effective internal controls. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Demonstrated utilization of technology resulting in high quality and efficient finance functions. Demonstrated ability to report and communicate financial results. Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines. Ability to prioritize and manage projects accordingly. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. C.P.A. certification required. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting and/or auditing roles, directing and supervising accounting and/ or auditing teams, producing user oriented financial reports. Experience preferred involving fund/cost accounting and preparation of GAAP financial statements. Public accounting and/or health care industry experience desirable. SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.-- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet. Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. Requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator. WORKING CONDITIONS: The position is generally performed in an office environment but involves frequent interruptions. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions. This position requires traveling statewide, therefore a valid driver's license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required. Must have reliable transportation.

• Directs and supervises the finance department functions including donations, patient fees, payroll, accounts payable, grant reporting and administration and fixed assets.
• Directs and supervises the purchasing department functions including inventory and purchase orders.
• Organizes work activities to achieve desired levels of productivity, cost, quality and quantity standards established for the finance department and purchasing department. Ensures complexity of work is assigned to appropriate staff and adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Prepares monthly and annual financial statements, statistical and financial reports for management and the Board of Directors. Develops projections and analysis with recommendations for management.
• Coordinates the development of operating and grant budgets for PPWI. Provides direction to departments with respect to budget preparation.
• Monitors financial systems and procedures to assure internal controls, cost effectiveness, maximization and protection of the Agency's financial assets. Ensures that the Agency's accounting principles, practices and procedures are being applied.
• Documents and disseminates accounting procedures as necessary to ensure the accurate accumulation of accounting data throughout the Agency.
• Coordinates all PPWI financial and grant audits, preparation of 990.
• Works with the CFO to oversee 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Safeguards assets of PPWI with prevention and detection internal controls.
• Works in collaboration with the CFO to establish and/or recommend agency-wide financial strategies, objectives and policies. OTHER DUTIES:
  • Perform additional related duties as requested.

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