Accounting Manager

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Phoenix, AZ

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency and reduce the time to complete the close. This role will assist in creating proper written documentation of department policies and procedures, and collaborate with peers to oversee the daily activities of the accounting department. The manager will be responsible for managing the monthly close process to ensure timely completion of consolidation and reporting deliverables, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity financial statements. A key responsibility is ensuring consistent application of US GAAP and guiding staff in the determination of proper US GAAP accounting treatment of complex deals/transactions. The role also involves assisting with annual audits, treasury management, payroll accounting, and partnering with other departments on financial strategies. The Accounting Manager will stay informed about developments in the accounting and healthcare industries and assess their impact on the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
Minimum of five years of financial management experience.
Knowledge of finance and accounting functions including, budgeting, credit, investments, internal controls.
Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets, and financial systems programs and applications.
Knowledge of management practices to lead staff.
Knowledge of clinic operation's strategic business objectives.
Knowledge of general ledger and financial reporting software.
Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports.
Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc.
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management, medical staff, auditors, and the public.
Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and work under multiple priorities.
Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Experience in health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency and reduce time to complete the close
Assist in creating proper written documentation of department policies and procedures
Collaborate with peers to oversee the daily activities of the accounting department
Manage the monthly close process to ensure timely completion of consolidation and reporting deliverables
Manage monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity financial statements
Ensure consistent application of US GAAP
Read, interpret, and guide staff in the determination of proper US GAAP accounting treatment of complex deals/transactions
Assist with successful completion of annual audits by interfacing with auditors, ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules related to internal and external financial statements. Audits include, but are not limited to, annual financial audit, annual 401(k) audit, annual workers’ compensation audit(s), periodic creditor examinations, and others that may arise
Assist with treasury management, including banking relationship setup and implementations and cash forecasts
Partner with the HR department to ensure proper accounting of payroll expenses and responsible for timely review and recording expenses and liabilities in the general ledger
Assist other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business
Keep informed about the latest developments in the accounting and healthcare industries and assess impact to the Company