Senior Manager Finance and Accounting

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

The Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting at Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation (Foundation) is responsible for ensuring that the Foundation's accounting records and financial reports follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and industry best practices. This position serves as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization and stays well-informed of the relevant technical rules, as well as best practices in accounting and other related areas. This person will make recommendations for improvements and implement changes to keep the organization's accounting policies and processes efficient, effective and in line with best practices. This position will oversee the daily routine functions of the Finance and Accounting department and ensure proper internal controls over Foundation assets. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting.

Department Name: CHCHS Foundation
Job Status:Full time, 40 hours per time
Shift:Day, Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm, 50% in office presence required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Seven years of work experience as an accountant

* Experience as an accounting manager or similar full-charge accounting function &/or experience as a financial auditor, especially in audits of not-for-profit organizations

* Experience as a supervisor

* Expert-level ability in Microsoft Excel

* Experience in nonprofit accounting and preparation of Form 990

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Certified Public Accounting (CPA) accreditation may substitute for not having a major in Accounting - however undergraduate degree should show a GPA of 3.5 towards major and overall.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

This person will have:

* Experience accounting for endowed funds with donor restrictions

* Experience working with Blackbaud Financial Edge

* Strong organizational skills

* A proven ability to produce results in a highly deadline-oriented environment

* Strong analytical ability with the interpersonal skills needed to communicate, apply good judgement, discretion, confidentiality, patience and understanding necessary for dealing effectively with a diverse body of professional colleagues and staff

* The ability to work in a collaborative environment not only within our Foundation, but also between Foundation and Hospital staff

Ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong work ethic and integrity, self-confidence with high self-motivation, reliability, flexibility, desire to learn or develop new procedures and processes that benefit the Foundation. Ability to remain receptive and open minded to others' ideas and opinions with a healthy sense of accounting acumen to ensure the Foundation continues to follow required financial reporting, GAAP, and related regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to ensure high quality productivity on a timely basis and meets related deadlines. Strong team orientation toward both internal and external colleagues and/or donors.

*Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and their implications on Foundation activities and reporting
*Manage the general ledger and be responsible for its overall design, structure, improvements, upgrades and integration with other systems
*Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and other reports, including statements prepared for Board of Trustees and specific reports created for departmental managers and used in internal functions
*Perform the accounting and reporting for select functions including fixed assets, endowment funds (including distributions and allocation of Children's Hospital Colorado Health System's investment activity), Foundation short-term investments, stock gifts and pledges receivable
*Prepare electronic payments to vendors
*Supervise or perform various reconciliations, including amounts due to and from the Foundation's related entities
*Manage special projects in support of improved efficiency and service to donors, colleagues, and Hospital finance partners
*Review and approve journal entries prepared by other accounting staff
*Assist with the recording of gifts from Children's Miracle Network
*Serve as back-up for various procedures performed by other accounting staff
*Oversee compliance with all regulatory and licensing authorities
*In consultation with the SVP of Finance and Accounting, establish priorities, metrics, and goals related to the overall management of the Foundation's accounting department
*Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
*Monitor reporting deadlines to ensure compliance
*Lead selected aspects of the budgeting process including consolidation and preparation of reports and data utilized; support and assist departmental managers in the preparation of their own budgets
*Lead the preparation of reports and data required for the annual financial statement audit including coordination with Children's Hospital Colorado's finance team and internal Foundation employees, review reports prepared by others for accuracy, and complete selected footnotes
*Lead the collection of information needed to complete the annual Form 990
*Assist in the management of banking and investment relationships
*Analyze and forecast the need for operating liquidity
*Respond to peer benchmarking surveys, including Woodmark annual survey
*Report stale checks to the Great Colorado Payback
*Ensure accounting policies, processes and procedures have been documented and that documentation is up to date
*Assist or lead in other assigned finance and accounting projects as needed
*Provide clear objectives and performance measures for Finance & Accounting staff
*Oversee and review accuracy of work prepared by staff including journal entries and reconciliations
*Perform or support and oversee content training of new Foundation team members on applicable finance and accounting functions (payment requests, cash receipts processing, corporate credit cards, etc.)
*Respond to inquiries from Hospital partners and Foundation colleagues regarding financial activities and balances in a timely and accurate manner
*Cornerstone trainings
*Determine if there are any other trainings needed or desired to maintain Foundation's compliance with GAAP and any other regulations
*As assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Different from trained skills, work experience, and/or education, these are the applied technical, functional, and/or adaptive qualities and abilities that an individual contributor will need to be successful in this job.

Core Competencies Include:

1. Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Consistently applies knowledge and practice of GAAP in accounting operations and financial reporting.

2. Leadership - Leads self and others by modeling quality ethical behaviors and demonstrating integrity while managing complex situations and problem solving with innovation, building/leading effective teams.

3. Problem-solving - Demonstrates the ability to evaluate situations and find effective solutions: using applied evaluation and analysis skills.

4. Attention to Detail - Efficiently achieves accuracy when accomplishing duties no matter how small or large; able to identify errors.

5. Responsiveness and Promptness - Effectively plans and prioritizes tasks according to importance; keeps and maintains task lists, calendars, and develops a contingency plan to respond to unplanned situations.

6. Ethical Conduct - Takes ownership and responsibility as a behavioral practice; leads with integrity in applying influence in situations that require prompt resolution.

7. Professionalism - Represents the Foundation as a qualified, confident, and respectful team member; displays confidence and ability needed in interactions.

8. Communication Proficiency - Conveys verbal and written information in articulated ways that are clear and concise; connects information to and with individuals or groups in an engaging manner; uses active listening to learn and share ideas.

9. Technical skills - Displays expertise in the usage of software and other systems common in an office setting including, but not limited to, those used to record, account for and report on financial data.

Candidates will successfully represent our Foundation Core Values: Accountability, Donors-First, Expertise, Integrity, Leadership, and Mission-Driven.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

*Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination - Good
*Audio-Visual: Depth Perception - Good
*Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
*Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
*Audio Visual: Hearing: Good
*Motion: Bend: Up to 1/2 of the time
*Motion: Reach up to 1/2 of the time
*Motion: Carry up to 1/3 of the time
*Motion: Pull up to 1/3 of the time
*Motion: Push up to 1/3 of the time
*Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 lbs. 1/2 of the time
*General Activity: Stand/Walk up to 4hrs or more per day
*General Activity: Sit/Stationary up to 4hrs or more per day
*Use of hands/feet: Precise Motion Function (or fine manipulation)

*Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Rarely
*Exposure: Exposure to extreme cold/heat: Rarely
*Exposure: Exposure to infectious disease: Rarely
*Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
*Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively
*Mental and Emotional Requirements: Handles multiple priorities
*Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
*Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
*Mental Stress: multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, prioritizing

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development resources to help you advance and grow.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.