Manager, Accounting and Reporting

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The job develops and maintains accounting policies and controls, creates financial reports, and safeguards assets. Works independently to manage the general ledger and create financial statements, regulatory reports, and management reports. This position is part of a member of the BSD’s Accounting and Financial Reporting team of financial professionals. The job supports the oversight and management of the BSD’s accounting, financial control processes, and financial reporting by ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial information while mitigating the risk of compliance issues.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA, or CPA strongly preferred.
7 years + experience in accounting and finance strongly preferred.
Background in Academic Medical Centers strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate accounting and financial information clearly and concisely.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues and faculty in a multitude of communication methods, including in-person, email, virtually, etc.
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting, performs a variety of operating and internal control activities at an intermediate level which require the use of accounting and internal control theories and principles.
Manages various processes to ensure timely completion of activities and adherence to BSD standards.
Perform critical components of monthly closing processes, including production of operating statements.
Manage the divisional intercompany and intracompany transactions and reconciliations.
Establish procedures and controls for intercompany and internal billing.
Review and approve divisional monthly journal entries.
Review and process clinical revenue entries.
Assist with thorough and accurate preparation of monthly financial report.
Assist with thorough and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements.
Assist with year-end close and audit.
Oversees and maintains Oracle as Entity Financial Manager (EFM) for BSD, including Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) and Enterprise Data Management (EDM).
Assist with management of fund balances in Oracle, including recharge and cost share funds.
Supervise junior accounting position; motivate and mentor professional staff, establishing performance goals and fostering ongoing growth and development.
Managing controls and compliance within the financial systems.
Provide financial analysis and strategic guidance to leadership and units with a collaborative approach.
Regularly monitor financial and compliance risks and discuss these issues with leadership.
Stay updated on changes to financial policies and procedures.
Analyzing spending against budgets and providing detailed explanations.
Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to perform a variety of complex operating or cost accounting activities, incorporating accounting theories and principles.
Examines and analyzes complex accounting records for the purpose of determining gains and losses, receipt and disbursements, and inventory.
Guides others and acts as a resource on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Perform other related work as needed.