Director of Finance

The Austen Riggs Center is located in the village of Stockbridge in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Austen Riggs Center is a 501(c)(3) voluntary and open psychiatric hospital/residential treatment program and center for education and research.

We seek a qualified financial professional to join our staff. Under the direction of the COO/CFO the director of finance is responsible for detailed financial analysis, management of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll, supervision of business office staff, set-up and oversight of finance IT system, preparation of financial reports, oversight of all audit and internal control operations to assure compliance with applicable financial laws and guidelines including timely regulatory reporting. The director also oversees liability and malpractice insurance contracts and works closely with COO/CFO on legal and operations issues.

Qualifications include:

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field required; MBA preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory accounting role. Nonprofit and/or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge in financial and general ledger; proficiency with GAAP and computerized accounting/budgeting/payroll/HR systems required.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, supervisory and problem solving skills.
• Requires effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, managers and outside contacts.

Austen Riggs Center offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary and great benefits including generous time off. Austen Riggs Center is committed to equal opportunity, a diverse workforce, and an inclusive environment. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.