Vice President of Finance (Controller/Treasury)

Onsite

Summary:

The Vice President Finance (VP) will oversee the controllership and treasury functions for Akron Children's. This role includes leadership over financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), tax compliance & reporting, treasury management, accounts payable, payroll, insurance, debt financing & compliance, and other related areas. The VP will leverage technology to improve efficiency and accuracy of accountable area. The leader will be a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of excellence & collaboration along with achieving organizational goals and expectations.
2. Directs and develop accounting policies, practices, procedures, training, and initiatives in accordance with GAAP, management information needs, grant/donor requirements, risk-based assessment and internal controls.
3. Advises management of changes in accounting regulations or practices that may impact operations and reporting, with recommended direction where multiple options exist.
4. Manage and oversee the relationship with independent auditors, and external independent audits for the organization.
5. Oversee treasury functions, such as cash management, investment activities, relationships with financial institutions, and maintenance of compliance with covenants.
6. Partnering with CFO, optimize balance sheet management by setting strategy regarding debt targets, asset/liability objectives, and overall debt structure.
7. Manages the process for issuance of debt and lease/buy decisions, including primary contact with counsel, financial advisors, credit providers, and underwriters.
8. Leads investor relations, including maintaining and developing strategic banking relationships, developing/dissemination of information to rating agencies, bond insurers, and bondholders.
9. Partners with Human Resources regarding compliance with regulations associated with various benefit plans and payroll, in particular IRS reporting, audits, investment management, and administrators/record keepers.
10. Oversee insurance program including, obtaining insurance policies for various coverages (e.g. property, excess liability, excess workers compensation, motor vehicle, ambulance, etc.), reporting, and captive management.
11. Ensure tax compliance with various government entities, inclusive of tax research and planning, reporting,