Director of Finance
Activate Care
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare outlines and simplify complex models into terms that others understand
- Monitor the performance of the company, by creating reports using various business software
- Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investment or spending decisions
- Have a strong understanding of US GAAP
- Create usable budgets for the business, including evaluating the needs of each department in the long term
- Advise, and offer guidance to Senior Executives regarding spending and budgeting questions
- Oversee finance and accounting, including both strategic elements (i.e. board reporting) and operational elements (i.e. AR/AP and payroll)
- Own the financial accounting process, including but not limited to the preparation of the financial statements
- Research and review the company’s financial and non-financial information & statistics to make forecasts and projections that help build more comprehensive and sustainable budgets
- Develop strategies to assess, manage, and minimize any potential financial risks.
- Craft policies and procedures to ensure that financial records are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and develop internal controls to ensure data integrity
- Oversee the financial operations within each department to ensure they’re spending within the budget and following the financial policies laid out
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
- Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines
- Oversee local, federal, and state taxes, company registrations, and unemployment accounts
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to build and lead departments and individuals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to develop reports and present them to others
- Knowledge of financial analysis and financial software tools
- Strong creative skills to develop new and innovative solutions
- Ability to create and deliver unbiased budget expectations for different departments
- Ability to read contracts and understand the implications of the contracts on both a cash basis and an accrual basis.
- Special understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606
- Master of Business Administration, Master's Degree in Finance, Master’s of Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree with extensive training and a proven track record of success in finance or business required
- A minimum of 10 years experience in FP&A, Accounting and/or General Finance.
- Financial certifications, such as Financial Risk Manager, Certified Public Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst highly preferred
- Prior experience with health insurance/payers of healthcare is highly desired
- Experience working with healthcare at risk contract
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) desired but not required