Manager, Practice Accounting (Pharma)

OneOncology•Nashville, TN

About The Position

OneOncology is seeking a results-driven Manager, Practice Accounting with an advanced understanding of technical accounting skills. This role requires proficient communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and physician practice leadership, and a natural curiosity for continuous learning. The Manager will oversee a team of 4-8 Staff/Senior Accountants, supporting accrual-based accounting functions for 2-3 OneOncology partnered practices. Key responsibilities include managing the monthly close process, ensuring proper accounting for partner practices, performing technical accounting research, ensuring proper revenue recognition, and analyzing financial trends. The role involves close collaboration with various teams including financial operations, operations, treasury, and corporate accounting to evaluate transactions under US GAAP. Significant exposure to senior leadership, including the Director, Practice Accounting, VP Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, is expected. The Manager will also interface with the Revenue Cycle Management and Data and Analytics teams, and serve as a key point of contact for practice leaders (administrators, physicians, CEOs). Occasional travel to physician oncology clinics or business offices for financial presentations may be required. The individual must be skilled at communicating complex accounting information to non-accounting stakeholders. OneOncology fosters a collaborative, energetic, and fast-paced culture, and this role offers an excellent opportunity for developing managerial and financial reporting skills within a high-growth environment.

Requirements

Accounting degree (with graduate degree preferred, but not required)
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare
Prior supervisory experience in managing accounting personnel
Proven ability to build, manage and motivate personnel to create high performing teams
Strong knowledge of internal controls, best practices, and the ability to research and document accounting and financial topics required
Strong excel skills
Strong financial and business acumen with analytical thinking capacity
Demonstrate proficient people leadership and personal initiative.
Proactive & driven leader with strong desire to serve others, achieve deadlines
Strong communication skills – ability to influence others while making direct points
Detail-oriented, natural ability to pay close attention to details with a desire to “get it right” first time and hold staff accountable for same mentality
Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to research technical accounting matters
Ability to manipulate data to drive and expedite project analyses and completion
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to offer alternative solutions
Strong technical accounting knowledge (revenue recognition, lease accounting, liability recognition, etc.)
Constantly improve and create a culture of constant improvement within their teams
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a geographically separated, cross-functional environment and lead cross-functional initiatives
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel to work with practices when required

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Workday or other ERP platforms is a plus
Active CPA license or working toward CPA license preferred

Responsibilities

Develop strong working and collaborative relationships with our partner practice leadership to both assist the practices as well as hold them accountable for proper accounting processes/financial reporting
Hold staff and seniors to the same expectation with practice by developing, training, and providing feedback on practice communication.
Present financial and accounting matters for the region to the CFO and other leaders within Finance
Provide leadership to multiple practice accounting teams that will each have a senior and staff
Regularly work with practice and financial operations leadership to understand and resolve business issues
Lead the timely preparation and review of month-end balance sheet reconciliations, consolidation activities, and financial reporting
Coordinate practice financial statement reporting and review with the Financial Operations team and Regional VP on a monthly basis
Work with Corporate Accounting on implementation of new accounting standards, processes, or directives
Ensure the timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial information (P&L and B/S) to the practices
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP
Identify areas of process improvement, recommend changes, and execute improvements
Hiring, training and development of staff and seniors
Assist with performance evaluations and recommend merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
Other duties as assigned to help drive our mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer.