Director of Finance and Accounting Job at Robert Half (Columbia)

Job Responsibility

Lead the full scope of finance and accounting activities, including payables, receivables, cash oversight, and ongoing financial administration
Prepare timely monthly and interim financial statements and translate results into meaningful performance insights for leadership
Manage the general ledger and supporting records, ensuring documentation is organized, accurate, and aligned with accepted accounting standards
Develop and maintain schedules related to deferred revenue and debt obligations, including required quarterly and annual calculations and reporting
Oversee tax-related filings such as payroll and property tax submissions, while coordinating completion of federal tax reporting
Direct month-end and year-end closing activities, reconcile financial data across systems, and strengthen internal control practices
Coordinate internal audit activity and serve as the primary lead for the annual external financial statement audit process
Build the annual operating budget, establish timelines, and present budget assumptions and results to organizational leadership
Support specialized regulatory reporting, including Medicare cost reporting, and maintain required documentation for compliance purposes
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, administer commercial insurance matters, and provide backup guidance for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field is required
Strong knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated experience applying accounting principles in a leadership capacity
Proven background in budgeting, financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close processes
Experience handling deferred revenue, debt service schedules, tax filings, and audit coordination
Solid computer proficiency with the ability to work effectively across financial systems and reporting tools
High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities independently with limited supervision
Clear English communication skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership, staff, and residents