Accounting Manager, Foundation Administration

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the organization’s financial operations through effective oversight of financial processing and related controls, reporting and auditing, and corresponding staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or similar specialty area related to the duties of the position
A minimum of 3 years of experience with financial reporting / general ledger accounting
Must have experience in handling high level review of accounting transactions
Ability to detect and avoid errors in preparing and reviewing financial reports
Must be able to carry out defined policies and procedures
Must have ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, due to confidential nature of information, must be of sound character
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of financial reporting system
Demonstrates initiative and follow through
Dependable, ethical, and enthusiastic
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, building relationships and fostering a positive and diverse workplace culture and building cohesive teams
Able to positively respond to deadlines
Maintains a positive demeanor
Able to work independently, and navigate an ever-changing environment

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in financial reporting / general ledger accounting
CPA

Responsibilities

Approves ledger entries, audits transactions, and reviews reconciliations and account support to ensure accuracy of ledger records
Develops and prepares reports and financial information / documentation, including reports of analysis, audit or other findings and recommendations, for various level of management
Develops, supervises, and reviews the work of professional direct reports in a fair and objective manner. Assists in training of staff and ensuring their continued knowledge of applicable systems and processes. Assists with hiring of staff and strategic planning for departmental objectives
Ensures continual enhancement and subsequent monitoring of accounting systems, audit programs, and procedures for efficiency and accuracy
Analyzes and reviews organizational results by offering solutions or recommendations for resolving issues that arise
Assists in developing budgets and in preparing recommendations for future enhancements
Ensures accurate and timely preparation of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and relative policies and procedures, as well as industry best practices
Recommends improvement to general accounting activities so as to ensure compliance with governmental and organizational procedures and policies, and adaption of standardized and automated processes to also ensure the most efficient and effective operations
Supports annual audit and drives appropriate outcomes in an timely manner that is accurate and ethical
Assists with ensuring organizational compliance with all application taxation and related reporting
Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls. Implements new controls when opportunity is identified
Continually maintains relative knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Supervises every aspect of the accounting function, including but not limited to; cash management, benefit plan financial oversight, external and internal audits, payor settlements, Revenue, AR and related reserves, Tax
Maintains the oversight of the organization’s capital asset processes and procedures
Oversees the exchange of data between the accounting system and systems that interface with the general ledger or require reconciliation
Performs other related duties as assigned