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Director, Finance & HR

EmergencyMD, Madison, WI, United States


Wegner CPAs is thrilled be partner with a local client on their search for a Director of Finance and HR to join their team in Madison, WI!

General Description Directs the organizations accounting functions, performs professional accounting functions involving the application of accounting standards, principles and practices. This position is responsible for: general ledger maintenance, developing and maintaining planning and budgeting functions, the accuracy and timely presentation of financial information in a multi-entity organization, and to assist the President and Vice Presidents in managing the financial affairs of the organization.

Essential Duties

Develops, implements and evaluates accounting policies, report procedures and accounting controls

Responsible for the overall management of the accounting department, including setting goals and objectives and supervision of accounting and HR staff.

Ensures high quality of accounting practices according to GAAP and other professional standards.

Implements accounting changes on a timely basis

Responsible for timely and accurate financial information

Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports for guidance of top management

Assist with preparation and assures all required tax and information returns prepared by Auditors are filed on a timely basis

Participates with other members of management in planning and controlling company operations

Maintains a sound working relationship with banks, other credit sources, and auditors

Responsible for the month‑end and annual closing of the general ledger

Responsible for creation and compilation of the combined annual budget

Responsible for interdepartmental cost allocations

Provides staff support for the Audit/Finance, Compensation and Executive Committees of the Board of Directors

Responsible for preparation for the annual independent audit of the financial statements

Facilitates open flow of information among departments on financial matters

Provides technical expertise and analytical support to all departments

Review daily cash receipts report and approve them for further processing

Generate daily journal entries

Maintain the Chart of Accounts on the computer system

Responsible for cash transfers and wires

Oversee preparation of worksheets to support the department

Responsible for various special projects and research as needed

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience

7 + years experience in the accounting field

Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations, particularly 501 (c)(3), (4) and (6)

Knowledge of current accounting standards - emphasis on those that relate to nonprofit organizations (501 (c) (3), (4) and (6)) and related parties including for profit and consolidations

Knowledge of legal issues as they relate to related parties

Knowledge of current tax codes-sales and use tax, income tax for nonprofit and for-profit organizations

Detail oriented

Experience in using computerized spreadsheets

Familiarity with automated general ledger systems

Desirable Experience

Windows environment experience; preferably Microsoft 365, including: Teams, Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of SL, Accumatica or similar accounting package

Knowledge of MC Trade database or similar A/R – membership database

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