Director of Accounting

GRACELIGHT COMMUNITY HEALTH • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading all core accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, purchasing, grants accounting support, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization’s accounting systems and internal controls. The Director will serve as the operational leader of the accounting department, with a strong focus on technology adoption, automation, workflow optimization, and high‑quality month‑end close processes. The Director reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is a key partner in maintaining compliance with all accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible accounting leadership experience, including supervising accounting staff.
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query, and Power BI exposure.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for communication and workflow management.
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct (or similar cloud‑based accounting platforms).
• Experience designing and maintaining strong internal controls, approval workflows, and audit trails.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and ability to review complex reconciliations, entries, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a modern accounting team using technology‑enabled processes.
• Must be adaptable, prepared to tackle new challenges as they arise, and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated skills in building, motivating, and retaining high-performance teams.
• Strong organizational, management, communication and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, and results oriented.
• Critical thinker able to navigate business issues daily and strategically develop long term plans.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilizing, tact, active listening, empathy, and compassion.
• Able to manage conflict in a direct and professional manner.
• A genuine passion and deep appreciation for the mission of the Organization.
• Flexibility to work both remotely and onsite as needed, including the ability to attend impromptu meetings or handle urgent issues in person at any of Gracelight Community Health's locations.
• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Gracelight practices.
• This position requires driving for business purposes. A valid California driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under the agency's auto liability policies are essential job requirements.
• A personal cell phone with reliable service is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the organization's vision, mission, and values, ensuring alignment in all accounting operations.
• Oversees the full accounting cycle including general ledger integrity, reconciliation discipline, journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid schedules, and internal controls.
• Leads and oversees the hiring, performance management, talent development, and training of staff; fosters a workplace culture that promotes service excellence and accountability.
• Leads the optimization, configuration, and ongoing improvement of Sage Intacct, including automation, reporting modules, dashboards, and workflows.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Uses Microsoft Teams for communication, task management, shared channels, and collaborative workflow tracking.
• Maintains departmental documentation, SOPs, and shared files on SharePoint with appropriate permissions and version control.
• Partners with IT to implement improvements using AP automation tools, procurement applications, leasing software and other integrated systems to reduce manual work.
• Evaluates new technologies and AI‑enabled accounting solutions to improve process efficiency and internal controls.
• Ensures timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close processes, achieving consistent deadlines and high data reliability.
• Manages the Accounts Payable and purchasing functions, ensuring strong control structures, vendor accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Partners with Grants Management to support post‑award accounting, compliance tracking, allowable cost verification, and grant reporting accuracy.
• Provides accounting support to senior management on financial results, budgeting, cash flow, policy matters, and financial decisions.
• Exercise delegated authority and responsibility from the CFO to direct accounting and revenue cycle activities.
• Leads the development and implementation of accounting policies, internal controls, and ensures compliance with all GAAP, regulatory, federal, and state laws.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of all required financial reports including annual UDS, OSHPD reports, tax filings like Forms 990, and HRSA grant reporting.
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators and financial metrics to identify trends and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Identifies industry trends and new technologies processes to facilitate an efficient billing experience and maintain a high-level payment success rate.
• Assists internal and external audit functions as required.
• Participates in management meetings, serves on various committees, and represents Gracelight in community and professional meetings and conferences.
• Collaborates with leaders to optimize Gracelight's revenue cycle workflows, systems, and outcomes to help achieve organizational and cross functional goals, including EHR reporting, and information systems.
• Stays informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and reimbursement policies affecting revenue cycle management.
• Prepares regular reports and presentations for senior leadership on financial and revenue cycle performance, trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
• Must be willing and able to work regular business hours and occasional evenings and weekends in person at least 3 days a week.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager