Position Summary

The Manager Financial I (Apella/payroll) oversees various components of the general accounting, general ledger and financial reporting for SRHS. In particular, the Manager Financial I (Apella/payroll) focuses on affiliates including the SRHS’s management company and joint ventures, as well as the payroll area.

The Manager Financial I (Apella/payroll) has responsibility for the following:

• Ensuring that all transactions and disbursements comply with SRHS and Apella policies and procedures and any appropriate governmental regulations
• Ensuring that the District and Apella payroll related liabilities are appropriately paid.
• Establishing and monitoring internal controls around the payroll process to ensure accuracy
• Establishing and monitoring proper accounting practices, including:
  • Month-end closing activities;
  • Financial Statement Preparation and Reporting;
  • Facilitating and/or coordinating the work of the external auditors
  • Communicating financial results and analysis with management monthly
  • Tax reporting compliance
  • Researching and Advising department management on Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards

• Supervising financial analysts performing month-end and routine journal entries, as well as payroll staff
• Developing and maintaining internal controls over reporting to ensure practices are in accordance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
• Other accounting and reporting activities as directed by the System Controller or CFO.
• Ensuring that at month end all asset and liability general ledger balances are appropriately stated and in accordance with GAAP

This position is customer focused and ensures that all operations function to meet the needs of internal and external customers while adhering to all appropriate controls and applicable policies. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master of Accountancy or MBA preferred

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience required; 12 years or more preferred

License/Registration/Certifications

• CPA Preferred
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and to respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)