ResCare Community Living
OverviewThe Regional Business Manager will manage all revenue related processes and controls and related policy. Oversee and perform the month-end closing activities for their regions. Review adjustments and account reconciliations that relate to billed revenue, revenue & cost deferral / amortization, and accounts receivable. Manage accounting for all revenue transactions and prepare related month-end and accounts receivable reports for their regions. Perform writing and review of cost allocation plans. Assist with internal and external monitoring and audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Assist with proposal, re-bid, and new project budgeting and manage the financial aspects of new projects and contracts. Train new project accountants and assist with project accountant vacancies as needed. Ensure Sarbannes-Oxley Compliance within their control areas.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Performance and Leadership
• Be a business partner and leader for the region
• Oversee revenue, associated receivables, and related controls
• Oversee analytics and proactively provide strategic input and recommendation for operational activities and key revenue drivers
• Support field operations with project proposals and contract structures
• Continue to educate and facilitate managers’ understanding on how their operations drive financial results
Timely and Accurate Reporting
• Provide reporting to analyze and track revenues, accounts receivables, related expense, and balance sheet accounts for their regions
• Hold over 90 day Accounts Receivable calls and prepare associated reports
• Ensure Sarbannes-Oxley compliance for their control areas
• Lead Ad Hoc requested projects and studies
Improve Operating Performance and Organization Effectiveness
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoicing for new and existing projects in their region
• Utilize insights obtained in financial analysis to help drive operational decisions and create efficiencies within the business
• Develop reports to share with area managers/corporate units to identify areas of opportunities
• Assist and review internal and external monitoring reports to promote accuracy of financial reporting
Accounting and Month-End Close
• Manage the month-end close process for their regions
• Submit month-end adjustments in adherence to accounting guidelines and company policies and be proactive in submitting adjustments throughout the month
• Thoroughly review cost allocation plans, expense and revenue coding for appropriate reporting under federal, state, and local guidelines
• Work closely with Corporate Accounting and FP&A regarding policy changes and accounting issues
Working Capital Management
• Lead AR and collections prioritization processes utilizing other field leadership to drive down AR balances
• Assist with monitoring cash flow and achievement of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) goals
Talent Management
• Train and assist project accountants in month-end close, balance sheet, and accounts receivable management
• Create opportunities to increase cross functional knowledge via expansion into other areas (i.e. Operations, Strategy, etc.)
• Review project accountant work to ensure expansion of knowledge and improved expertise
• Continue to expand personal knowledge and provide support to other departments
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Possess a CPA, MBA, or have equivalent experience in the workforce industry
• Experience with automated accounting systems, payroll, budgeting, accounts receivable, and multi-fund or cost accounting
• Proven leadership and planning skills
• Proven skills in managing and developing others
• Ability to proactively drive the assigned projects and reach the preset objectives
• Facilitate and practice security and confidentiality of information
• Advanced process development skills
• Thorough technical decision-making skills
• Advanced ability to recognize financial implications of business decisions and strategy
• Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Advanced understanding of business practices and systems
• Advanced knowledge of audit and internal control issues
• Advanced organizational design and effectiveness knowledge
• Advanced skills in teamwork, process development, quality improvement, and organizational change management
• Must be a process-oriented individual – able to document and capture processes in narrative and diagram forms
• Must have excellent time management skills to perform in a fast-paced, high pressure, high volume environment
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to reason through issues and resolve problems and work well under time constraints
• Must be a flexible team player who is a motivated, confident self-starter
• 50% Travel