Director of Finance

Independent-Case-Management-Inc; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent-Case-Management-Inc is seeking an experienced accountant to plan and execute month-end and year-end closes, oversee all accounting transactions, and prepare financial packages for leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and strong communication skills.

CPA preferred but not required; hybrid work arrangement with some in-office presence in Arkansas. Five years of progressive accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP are desired.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee all accounting transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial packages for leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities described below may not reflect all duties required of this position, but rather indicate categories of work. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Plan and execute the month and year end close processes.
• Oversee all accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness.
• Prepares monthly and ad hoc financial packages for leadership as requested.
• Updates, maintains, and helps enforce ICM’s accounting policies/procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Completes payroll audits as assigned to ensure accurate reporting in all aspects of payroll.
• Oversees finance activities.
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate billing on a weekly basis.
• Help compile the annual budget, and track and report on results during the year.
• Provide analytical, actionable, and valuable advice on finance related matters to the CFO.
• Work cross functionally to support ICM’s work from an accounting/finance perspective.
• Liaise with 3rd party partners/vendors.
• Monitor, evaluate, and analyze ICM expenses with annual budget in mind.
• Carry out special tasks assigned by the CFO and/or CEO.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support the annual financial statement audit and retirement plan audit, including preparing schedules/support.
• Enthusiastically embrace, support, and model ICM’s values and missions.
• Assist in documenting new and revised policies, procedures, programs, and metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s business goals.
• Recruit, train, and mentor accounting/finance team.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Strong ethical standards
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Ability to plan, execute, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members, management, and outside parties
• Ability to communicate financial topics in satisfactory manner
• Technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), ability to determine proper accounting treatment for transactions, and ability to conduct accounting research
• Experience in performing month-end closing procedures and preparing financial statements
• Knowledge of administrative systems and internal controls
• Skill at applying accounting theory and principles to practical problems
• Experience with computerized accounting software
• Proficient with Microsoft office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, and cooperation among all personnel.
• Demonstrates the capacity to adapt and modify financial processes to align with organizational requirements.
• Outstanding leadership, supervisory, and training skills
• Dependable in all aspects of the job.

General Requirements for All ICM Employees

• Understands and endorses ICM’s mission and vision
• Follows all ICM policies and procedures and asks for clarification and explanation when needed
• Understands and complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• CPA License, preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience
• Experience supervising employees
• Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills

Work Schedule

Primarily, the days and hours will be Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Weekends and evenings as needed if emergencies arise. Hours and workdays will vary to accommodate the needs of the customer and ICM. ICM permits a hybrid approach to working remotely and in-office, as approved by the supervisor. This position would allow a hybrid approach of 2-3 remote days per week, on a flexible basis, based on employee supervisor preference.

Travel to other ICM locations, conferences and other work-related activities may sometimes be necessary, but should not exceed 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills

Experience supervising employees

Minimum of five (3) years progressive experience

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