• Oversee all accounting activities, manage the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies. • Supervise the maintenance of ledgers, reconciliation of accounts, and the implementation of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. • Provide comprehensive oversight of financial operations, including cash flow management, investments, and reserves. • Analyze financial results, trends, and variances to deliver actionable insights to leadership and support the development of strategic plans. • Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. • Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, and timely payments. • Review and analyze payroll data for trends, discrepancies, and cost management. • Coordinate the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop, review, and consolidate departmental budgets. • Monitor actual performance against budget, prepare variance reports, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed. • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. • Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on complex accounting issues, regulatory requirements, and financial systems. • Coordinate and support the annual audit process, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables. • Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions to optimize organizational resources.