Manager, Accounting

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting is accountable for managing the general accounting functions within Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), including General Ledger, Cash Management, and Fixed Asset Budgeting and Management. This position also assists the Director, Accounting & Assistant Controller in providing timely and accurate financial reporting, tax filings, and audit oversight. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily activities of the accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP, hiring, training, and supervising Associates, conducting performance appraisals, preparing/reviewing ledger entries and reconciliations, monitoring internal controls, managing year-end close and audits, coordinating tax and regulatory filings, and managing capital budgeting. The role also involves developing uniform procedures, overseeing the financial information system, participating in Continuing Professional Education, and assisting with departmental budget and operational plan development.

Requirements

Master’s degree or CPA or CMA designation required.
A minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience required.
A minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience in an accounting related field required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
Strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years healthcare related experience preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily activities of the accounting department.
Works closely with the Director, Accounting & Assistant Controller to ensure preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Hires, trains, and supervises Associates.
Conducts performance appraisals and coaching as needed.
Prepares and/or reviews appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
Assists with monitoring and updating internal controls to support accurate reporting and safeguarding of corporate assets.
Manages the year-end close and audit process with internal and external auditors.
Assists with the coordination and preparation of all tax and regulatory filings.
Manages the capital budgeting and capital management processes.
Develops and documents uniform procedures to be used by all financial accountants for similar functions across entities.
Oversees maintenance of the financial information system to ensure consolidated reporting in accordance with the corporate structure and GAAP.
Participates in Continuing Professional Education to keep abreast of current accounting practices and pronouncements.
Assists in the development and management of the departmental budget and operational plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.