Accounting Manager

Benefits/Perks of the role include:
Employee Referral Bonus Program invite your friends to apply.
13 Jewish Holidays
6 Traditional Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive match
Paid vacation time, holiday, sick days based on the hours worked.
Benefits will vary based upon full time/part time employee status.
Company Overview:
The Jewish Home and Care Center is a non-profit group in the senior living industry. As part of Ovation Communities, we have been serving the people of the Greater Milwaukee area for over 100 years. These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, continuous quality improvement efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun.
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Accounting Manager will provide strategic financial leadership for the JHCC, CP and the JHCC Foundation. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all the financial duties of the organization including financial statements and reports, financial plans, policies and practices, audits, and forecasts. Along with the senior management team, the Accounting Manager will work with the Boards of Directors, external accounting firms, creditors, stakeholders, general insurance representatives, investment advisors, record keepers, actuaries, banks, and financial institutions.
Job Duties:
Responsible for preparation of all transaction processing and financial reports for government regulatory agencies. Assures the integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of all financial statements (including supporting documents such as invoices).
Provides timely, accurate and meaningful historical information including financial statements and other required information for presentation to each board of directors.
Implements and audits compliance with appropriate internal financial controls and procedures.
Works effectively with the company's external stakeholders, volunteers, and families.
Prepares and manages the integrity and accuracy of the budget and forecasting processes.
Evaluates economic strategies to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency of operating entities to assist Director of Finance and Accounting in identifying ways to ensure future success.
Proactively manages profitability and working capital and the respective strategies that affect cash and profits. Managing receivables is an essential element of this position's responsibilities.
Informs Foundation's Investment Committee and advisors to help them determine risk and liquidity needs associated with investment mix needed to fulfill current and future treasury needs.
Ensures Foundation's investment and rebalancing objectives are transactionally fulfilled.
Manages financial relationships with suppliers, customers/residents and lenders with fairness and integrity, to the maximum long run benefit of the JHCC. Assures customer/resident credit worthiness and timely payments.
Projects annual results and working capital needs.
Maintains accurate fixed asset records and high-quality project and cost accounting processes.
Determines and arranges for adequate working capital by working with boards, banks and/or investment bankers, and other financial partners.
Responsible for clear understanding and implications of all loans and debt and bank agreements, including evaluating current and future status of compliance with these agreements.
Determines depreciation policy to apply to capitalized expenses. Evaluates and recommends insurance coverage for protection against property liability losses.
Is a proactive and energetic member of the management team. Contributes to the business planning process and supports special projects as assigned.
Supervises, supports, and mentors Business office and accounting staff. Ensures outstanding customer service to residents, families, and vendors.
Supervises, supports, and mentors Accounts Receivable department, ensuring integrity of process and timely billing and collection of all accounts, and delivery of outstanding customer service to residents and families.
Assists HR department in evaluating financial impact and propriety of benefit packages and programs.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory or management experience in not-for-profit accounting, preferably in the healthcare field.
Education:
Batchelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Administration.
Certification:
CPA preferred but not required.
Other:
Specialized training or experience in geriatric care or gerontology is desirable; Proficiency in written and spoken English; Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to manage multiple projects; Strong computer skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent analytical and organizational skills; Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government cost reporting and allowable cost policies; Strong treasury/financial skills