AMIA is a community committed to the vision of a world where informatics transforms people’s care. Over the last 35 years, the use of informatics has grown exponentially to improve health and to make better healthcare decisions. Today, informatics is the key to accelerating the current goals of healthcare reform.
AMIA operates in a completely remote work environment and in recent years has been recognized as a Top Employer of Choice for an Effective and Flexible Workplace as a winner of the When Work Works award.
AMIA is pleased to offer benefits that include fully paid medical, dental, long term disability, and life insurance in addition to a retirement program and an attractive paid leave plan.
At AMIA we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.
AMIA operates in a permanent remote work environment.
Current Openings
Controller
The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities; ensuring that financial statements, receivables, payables, bank reconciliations, federal and state filings are handled accurately and efficiently. The Controller serves as the liaison to the auditors, investment consultant, banks, and as the main contact for the AMIA Treasurer. Responsibilities also include preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. The Controller reviews financial controls and recommends operational improvements to ensure that AMIA is compliant with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. The Controller is the staff liaison to AMIA's Finance and Investment Committee.
Key responsibilities include recording AMIA's financial transactions to oversee the financial health of the organization. This includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor records, payroll records, cash and investments.
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, expenses, program budgets and accurate documentation
Responsible for integrity and updates to all financial systems, financial reporting systems and the financial aspects of association management software
Maintain AMIA Accounting Manual to include all current policies and procedures
Plan and collaborate with staff to prepare AMIA's annual budget
Lead annual audit and 990 preparation process with external auditors with support from AMIA management
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to keep staff and senior leaders abreast of AMIA's financial status
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements to both financial and non-financial audiences including variance reporting and projections
Manage external banking and investment relationships to optimize cash flow and investment reporting
Serve as staff liaison to the Finance and Investment Committee and Audit Committee
Support financial aspects of year-end human resource's function that pertain to special payrolls, 401K and applicable tax and reporting activities
Skills
Thorough understanding of finances and accounting in non-profit member focused organizations and the importance of transparency
Understand the interaction of AMS (Fonteva Salesforce) and related third-party software with AMIA's financial systems (Sage Intacct).
Agility and inclination to advance complex projects and to solve problems in a collaborative mode
Exceptional programmatic budget planning including effectively working with staff
Ability to work in tandem with executive level management to explore and plan for strategic business process change initiatives that can be championed through finance and accounting
Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and best practices of non-profit organizations
Demonstrate expertise in financial reporting and accounting rules in accordance with GAAP.
Monitor and control the direction, allocation and usage of financial resources.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and keeping one's own skills sharp and relevant.
Consistently meet deadlines or communicate potential delays in advance.
Demonstrate critical thinking, propose solutions when identifying blockers.
Develop and contribute to best practices.
Team and Company-Wide Responsibilities
Communicate deadlines with lead-time for the team.
Contribute to cooperative, healthy, team spirit.
Communicate individual and team issues in a positive and constructive manner.
Proactively provide data and useful resources to staff.
Offer solutions or other options to improve current systems when identifying issues or presenting problems.
Deliver a high level of customer service for internal as well as external customers.
Education: College degree required in business administration, accounting or finance, MBA or CPA a plus
Knowledge: Thorough understanding of finances and accounting in non-profit member focused organizations database systems and applications, including customization and report writing
Work Experience: 8+ years related experience with increasing responsibility in finance department
Technical Skills: Strong MS office skills; in-depth experience with Sage Intacct accounting software
Required: Must be able to travel 7-10 days per year.
Applications
To be considered, candidates must send their cover letter, resume and salary expectation to [email protected].
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls will be accepted.