Director, Accounting

PGBA,•Columbia, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Accounting develops and implements accounting policies and oversees accounting operations, including accounting systems, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role is accountable for the accounting function’s objectives, deadlines, internal controls, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes. It provides guidance on applying GAAP and handling non-routine transactions, and manages accounting staff workflow and development. The position oversees financial reporting and prepares management reporting packages and executive summary schedules. It coordinates audits and reviews, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. The Director works with management and other business areas on projects, policies, procedures, controls, and resource alignment; maintains and documents accounting policies; analyzes the accounting impact of company transactions; and supports the integration of acquired or newly established business units into centralized transaction processing and financial reporting. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at PGBA, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina subsidiary. It is based at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina, and works Monday through Friday in a professional office environment. The standard schedule is an eight-hour shift during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime and limited travel, including infrequent overnight travel and travel between office locations, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in Accounting. (Employees hired into an accounting position before August 1, 2008 require 21 semester hours in Accounting.)
10 or more years of accounting experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, or 3 years of equivalent military experience at grade E4 or above.
Excellent communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management, organizational, decision-making, and flexibility skills.
Highly effective leadership skills.
Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of a healthcare delivery system.
Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and costing practices.
Experience with budget and forecast preparation.
Financial modeling experience.
Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Direct the accounting function and ensure objectives, deadlines, and internal control requirements are met.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting processes for the business unit.
Direct the preparation of accounting entries and account reconciliations; resolve complex accounting issues using professional accounting concepts and company policies.
Oversee financial reporting and prepare management reporting packages and executive summary schedules for supported areas.
Coordinate audits and reviews with auditors, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Direct and motivate staff, manage workflow, and support professional development and career progression.
Collaborate with management and other business areas on projects, policies, procedures, controls, and resource alignment.
Address general-ledger issues and provide guidance on the accounting treatment of transactions.
Maintain current accounting policies, including routine accounting, chart-of-accounts descriptions, and corporate allocations, and make them available to personnel responsible for following them.
Evaluate, analyze, and document the accounting impact of completed or contemplated transactions.
Coordinate and facilitate documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
Assist with integrating acquired or newly established business units into centralized transaction processing and financial reporting.