Finance Manager (Audit & Compliance)

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Compliance

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
• Coordinates, implements, and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
• Supports internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and audit responses.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews financial processes and identifies opportunities to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with financial policies and procedures across departments.
• Participates in control assessments and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Supports management in implementing corrective actions resulting from audit findings and compliance reviews.
• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, and analysis.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, and verifies information or data.
• Balances credit card ledgers.
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance, Accounting, and Control Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, and compliance objectives.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Submits reports in a timely manner and ensures delivery within established deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Maintains a strong accounting, compliance, and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Completes period-end functions and reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Supports financial risk assessments and monitors compliance with established financial controls.
• Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting, compliance, and budgeting policies and procedures.
• Supports implementation of recommendations arising from internal audits, external audits, and compliance reviews.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting, Audit, and Compliance Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write-off procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of audit methodologies, internal controls, risk management principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Uses relevant information and professional judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Identifies unusual transactions, control weaknesses, and potential compliance issues for management review.
• Keeps up to date technically and applies new knowledge to the job.
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to develop financial spreadsheets, perform analysis, enter data, and process information.
• Applies audit and compliance experience to improve financial reporting accuracy, operational effectiveness, and process efficiency.

Leading Accounting Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
• Advocates sound financial and business decision-making practices.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical decision-making at all times.
• Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Provides an open-door policy and remains highly visible in areas of responsibility.
• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Supports the development, mentoring, and training of employees.
• Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
• Trains associates on accounts receivable posting techniques and financial control processes.
• Promotes awareness of compliance requirements, internal controls, and audit readiness among team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, written communication, e-mail, or in person.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism.
• Uses effective listening and communication skills.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages group and interpersonal conflict effectively.
• Informs and updates executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time effectively and demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise and well-organized manner.
• Uses structured problem-solving methodologies for decision-making and follow-up.
• Makes collection calls if necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information and sensitive business data.
• Supports a culture of ethical conduct, compliance, and continuous process improvement throughout the organization.