Accounting Manager

Position Summary:
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Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Accounting, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of several accountants and will participate in overseeing the operations of the General Accounting Department. The role includes ensuring the accurate and timely issuance of monthly internal financial statements, coordinating and facilitating the completion of the year-end audit, managing the month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. This position follows established policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting.
\nEssential Responsibilities / Duties:
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  Month-End Close Management:
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    In collaboration with the Associate Director of Accounting, manage the month-end closing processes to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and issuance of monthly financial statements.
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    Review and approve journal entries, track subsystem close timelines, resolve issues with the closing of subsystems, and oversee financial data interfaces into the GL system.
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  Workflow Coordination:
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    Coordinate workflow within the department to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all internal reports, financial statements, external filings, and ad-hoc reports.
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  Financial Statement Preparation:
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    Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for Health System entities.
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  Collaboration with FIS and Treasury:
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    Work with the Financial Information System (FIS) and Treasury departments to establish accounting structures, procedures, and financial reporting for new entities that are part of the consolidated financial statements.
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  Intercompany Processes:
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    Collaborate with the client's Health Plan and group finance team to streamline intercompany processes and ensure proper accounting of intercompany transactions.
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  Process Improvement:
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    Work with Finance and other client's System departments to streamline processes and build and maintain relationships across System-wide departments.
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  Account Reconciliation:
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    Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. Review reconciliations prepared by staff and ensure the timely resolution of outstanding items and variances.
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  Variance Analysis:
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    Review monthly variance analyses prepared by the Accounting team and follow up with appropriate stakeholders to explain variances as needed.
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  Process Streamlining:
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    Review accounting functions for appropriateness, streamline processes, and implement changes to increase workflow efficiency.
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  Standardization of Policies:
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    Standardize and ensure proper documentation of general accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
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  GAAP Compliance:
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    Ensure proper accounting treatment in compliance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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  Special Projects:
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    Oversee special projects as assigned.
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  Staff Mentorship:
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    Mentor and provide ongoing guidance and training to staff members.
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  Client's Values Integration:
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    Utilize client's Health System's values as the basis for decision-making.
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  Infection Control & Safety:
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    Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
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\nEducation:
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  Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
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\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:
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  CPA preferred but will consider leveraging years of experience in place of CPA certification.
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Education: Bachelors Degree