Financial Reporting Manager

Aston Carter•Springfield, MA

9d•$62 - $84•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Manager to oversee and manage the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of financial results for a complex, multi-entity health system. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and involves direct interaction with senior management, finance committees, and external auditors.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
8-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to lead teams through change.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated people leadership and technical problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in audit leadership and technical accounting.
Expertise in board-level communication, general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
Ability to manage month-end reconciliations and journal entries.

Responsibilities

Prepare, manage, and present consolidated financial results to senior management, Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, and Audit & Compliance Committee.
Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a health system with approximately $3 billion in assets and net revenue.
Manage and coordinate the annual external audit process with third-party auditors.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly consolidated financial statements.
Oversee reporting for entities operating on different accounting systems and ensure system-level conformity.
Maintain a detailed understanding of significant transactions across all reporting entities.
Oversee more than $300 million annually in intercompany elimination activity.
Ensure accurate recording and allocation of health benefits expenses, approximately $100 million annually.
Oversee reporting of health benefits results versus budget.
Prepare and coordinate defined benefit and defined contribution pension plan audits.
Collaborate on financial reporting and budgeting for an offshore insurance captive.
Support financial reporting provided to bond rating agencies such as S&P and Fitch.
Analyze and calculate key financial ratios including Days Cash on Hand and Days in Accounts Receivable.
Provide oversight of income tax preparation and review, including federal and state filings, Forms 990, 990-T, and applicable state filings.
Directly manage and develop GL Accountants and senior GL Accountants.
Ensure accurate and timely accumulation of financial and statistical information.
Monitor team performance and allocate workload based on priorities and expertise.
Recommend personnel actions including hiring, promotions, merit increases, and transfers.
Develop and deliver internal training programs related to accounting methods and reporting standards.
Serve as a key liaison between cost centers and senior management.
Design and maintain systems for accurate financial and statistical reporting.
Support leadership with timely insights related to budget variances and cash flow issues.
Resolve technical accounting issues within the department and escalate unusual, sensitive, or precedent-setting matters to senior leadership as appropriate.