Director of Accounting, Belong Health

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a Controller in a Health Insurer or Value-Based Care organization and will excel in financial analysis and communication
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field
• 7+ years of proven accounting experience
• CPA certification is required
• Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to senior leadership
• Self-directed with the ability to thrive in a virtual work environment
• CPA certification

Desirable

• Belong Health aims to serve vulnerable populations, working with local and regional health plans for dually eligible individuals. With the organization experiencing hypergrowth, we are seeking a Controller to assist in building out the Finance team
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting relevant data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures in the current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals through proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Support the development of short- and long-term operational strategies
• Play a key role in implementing the organization’s new ERP system
• **Daily and Monthly Responsibilities**
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal control safeguards for revenue receipt, costs, team, and organizational budgets, and actual expenditures
• Collaborate with the SVP Finance and CFO to establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Implement consistent accounting policies and practices across all programs, adhering to legal standards
• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and optimize workflow
• Provide dynamic leadership to the accounting team, fostering an environment of trust and productivity
• Oversee and support the accounting team, ensuring effective leadership and productivity
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Most of the work is done on a computer and in a sedentary environment
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds is required