VP, Practice Controller

OneOncology•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Practice Controller is an executive-level accounting leader who reports directly to OneOncology’s Chief Financial Officer. The role leads the accounting and financial reporting functions for most of the company’s affiliated oncology practices and serves as a primary accounting contact for those practices. It oversees a practice accounting organization of more than 75 professionals, including several senior director- and director-level direct reports, and works closely with the Corporate Controller and other finance leaders to support accurate accounting across the platform. The position leads practice month-end close and financial reporting, develops the practice accounting team, manages relationships with partner practices, and supports operational and strategic decision-making. It coordinates with corporate accounting, operations, FP&A, strategic finance, business development, and integration teams on reporting, forecasting, acquisitions, and new practice affiliations. The role also advances standardized and automated accounting processes and contributes to optimization of the company’s Workday ERP system. The position is based in Nashville and requires working in the office five days per week. Travel averages approximately once per month. The role may require engagement with practices and internal teams on nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

At least 15 years of accounting leadership experience in public or corporate accounting.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
Prior experience leading large, multi-layered teams of accounting professionals.
Commanding knowledge of accounting and strong technical US GAAP skills, including experience applying accounting judgments to complex issues.
Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations.
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and industry practices, and ability to research and document complex accounting and financial topics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Ability and flexibility to travel approximately once per month.
Willingness and ability to engage with practices and internal teams on nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to work in the Nashville office five days per week.
Detail-oriented, organized, and self-starting approach to daily work.
Ability to set goals and targets for a large accounting team, hold the team accountable, and develop team members and future leaders.
Client-service mentality and understanding that the primary purpose is the success of the practices.
Enjoyment of communicating and working with physicians and practice personnel, and comfort building relationships with nonfinancial leaders.
Ability to delegate while maintaining sufficient detail to address practice concerns and guide accounting leaders.
Ability to operate in a high-growth environment with ongoing hiring and to identify and develop accounting talent.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build strong partner and interdepartmental relationships.
Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to nonfinancial individuals, including physicians and practice administrators.
Ability to communicate both favorable and unfavorable financial impacts to leaders, practice leaders, and physicians.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to motivate others, work with urgency, prioritize tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Situational awareness of factors that may affect relationships with partner practices.
Strong prioritization skills to help practice accounting leaders manage practice and corporate requests.
Regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
Experience at a Big Four or large regional accounting firm.
Active CPA license.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary practice-facing accounting leader for affiliated oncology practices.
Manage the practice accounting organization, currently comprising more than 75 accounting professionals and several senior director- and director-level direct reports.
Lead monthly practice accounting close, coordinating with Corporate Accounting and producing financial reporting for individual practices within tight timelines.
Advise the Chief Financial Officer on priorities, talent development, and support for practices.
Grow and develop the practice accounting team; assess employee performance, skills, improvement opportunities, growth, and promotion potential.
Work with operations to deliver financial results and operational insights through monthly operating reviews and other practice meetings.
Collaborate with Corporate and Financial Operations teams to understand and communicate practice trends and support strategic decisions and financial forecasts.
Coordinate with Business Development and Strategic Finance on future practice affiliations and integration timelines.
Coordinate new practice integrations with finance and operational integration teams.
Partner across the company with the Executive Team, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Business Development, and other departments as needed.
Develop, coordinate, communicate, and enforce practice-level financial reporting policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed promptly for accuracy and completeness.
Develop standardized and automated accounting processes with finance and accounting leaders, including the Senior Director of Standardization, Integrations and Financial Systems.
Evaluate and enhance financial and operational processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
Participate in optimization of the Workday ERP system and oversee ERP integrations for new partner practices.
Coordinate accounting research and technical accounting conclusions on complex issues with Corporate Accounting.
Support acquisition evaluation and lead acquisition accounting with Strategic Finance, Business Development, and FP&A.
Lead accounting processes for new partnership practices, including opening balance sheet assessments, in coordination with Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Accounting Operations.
Ensure timely completion of significant accounting processes, including Due To/From processes with partner practices, and oversee annual audit information with practice leaders.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the company’s mission.