Director of Accounting, Assistant Controller

Newport Healthcare•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting/Assistant Controller assists in directing the company’s accounting and internal controls processes, oversees preparation of periodic reporting, and ensures all internal and external reports are produced accurately and timely in accordance with the agreed upon schedules. This position will manage and train the accounting staff under their supervision and develop and ensure all accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required, Master’s in Accounting preferred.
Must possess an active CPA license.
Seven (7) or more years of experience in public accounting, audit, or corporate accounting.
Five (5) or more years of experience within multisite healthcare business or auditing
Five (5) of more years of experience managing accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare services clients at a big four accounting firm preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop accounting and accounts payable staff.
Lead and accelerate monthly GL close process to five (5) working days and document responsibilities and procedures.
Develop and maintain Accounting Policies.
Ensure appropriate controls are in place across the company.
Interim leadership position and annual audit activities; direct interaction with auditors.
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; work with CFO and Finance team to refine, improve, and automate financial statement reporting.
Maintain GL, COA, and reporting tree in Dynamics 365.
Manage taxes, licenses, insurance, and credit card issuance.
Lead and manage annual tax filings.
Assist with development of quarterly audit committee presentation and supplemental materials.
Collaborate with Finance to ensure accuracy of lender and Onex addbacks, and to produce accurate and timely lender certificates and covenant calculations.
Collaborate with the payroll and finance teams daily.
Manage capital expense request process in collaboration with Finance team.
Improve accounting procedures to deliver audit ready financials each month and improve and automate internal management reporting for Monthly Operating Reviews.
Utilize FloQast to drive discipline and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.