Supervisor, Accounting

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Accounting provides day-to-day work guidance for accounting team members and uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Provides expertise through integrating Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational and team objectives. Must have working knowledge of accounting principles and standards. Requires comprehensive understanding of enterprise financial systems and interdependencies. Performs some staff work in his or her respective area of expertise, but primary role is formal leadership. Independently makes decisions relating to schedule, plans, and daily operations. Has latitude to balance work assignments of supervisees to manage workload. Motivates and empowers others and influences team decisions. Serves as a point of contact for complex issues and resolves issues escalated by staff. Identifies areas of opportunity for improvement and provides input on new approaches to improve efficiencies and add value to current processes. Incorporates cross-team integration and collaboration to support project planning and implementation. May provide input into strategic decisions and priorities. Participates in the development of employees. Conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports for Human Resources decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions. Escalates staffing issues to senior leaders, as needed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
Comprehensive understanding of enterprise financial systems and interdependencies.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
Understanding of relationships between all Sanford subsidiaries.
Self-directed and autonomous.
Ability to work well with multiple individuals at all levels on a regular basis.
Time management skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor required.
At least four years of related work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day work guidance for accounting team members.
Provides technical direction using knowledge and experience.
Integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with organizational and team objectives.
Makes independent decisions regarding schedule, plans, and daily operations.
Balances work assignments to manage workload.
Motivates and empowers others and influences team decisions.
Serves as a point of contact for complex issues and resolves escalated issues.
Identifies areas for improvement and suggests new approaches to enhance efficiencies and add value.
Incorporates cross-team integration and collaboration for project planning and implementation.
May provide input into strategic decisions and priorities.
Participates in employee development.
Conducts performance reviews.
Provides input on direct reports for HR decisions (hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions).
Escalates staffing issues to senior leaders.