Manager Enterprise Accounting Operations

Overview

Full-time, dayshift (Monday–Friday), 40 hours per week. This role is fully remote.

Remote work eligibility: Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

No relocation and no sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Pay Range: $54.90 – $82.35

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations Management: Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, cash accounting and analytics, investments, insurance, grants and endowments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fringe benefits, fixed assets and leasing, and the financial close process. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reports.
• Cash Accounting Applications & Treasury Support: Manage cash accounting applications, analytics systems/processes, bank reconciliations, and provide accounting team support for enterprise treasury operations.
• Policy Adherence for Liquidity and Strategy: Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed to support enterprise liquidity, debt management, and investment strategies.
• Financial Reporting: Manage preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, analyses, and reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable regulatory standards, and internal control policies.
• Internal Controls: Lead ongoing development and improvement of robust internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, ensure compliance with GAAP, laws, and regulations (including HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley as applicable), and prevent fraud or errors. Partner with Internal Audit and ICFR teams to conduct periodic reviews and audits assessing control effectiveness.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting, tax, and health care regulations.
• Federal/State/Local Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid rules and IRS regulations.
• Process Optimization: Lead process improvements, automation initiatives, standardization, and system enhancements to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. Evaluate current accounting workflows and implement technological solutions to streamline operations.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• People Processes: Recommend teammate compensation changes, resolution plans for teammate concerns, corrective action plans, and terminations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate historical data, trend analysis, and financial insights.
• Audit Management: Manage annual external audits and internal audit reviews. Serve as a liaison to auditors, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of required documentation and swift addressing of audit findings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including finance leadership, department leaders, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Communication: Communicate complex financial information clearly to operational finance teams and non-financial audiences.
• Change Management: Manage accounting operations change initiatives, including system implementations, policy updates, and process redesigns. Lead teams through transitions and promote a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify financial and compliance risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and implement risk management practices tailored to a health care accounting environment.
• Special Projects: Lead accounting-related special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, system integrations, and new business initiatives, providing accounting expertise and due diligence.

Education & Certification

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a management or leadership role, preferably within a health care organization or similarly complex environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, month-end close process (journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation), budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, or healthcare-specific platforms).
• Ability to develop talent, lead teams, and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) and strong Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, policy adherence, and audit support; experience with ICFR expectations is a plus where applicable.
• Familiarity with health care industry operations, terminology, and regulatory requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, etc.).
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Commitment to process improvement, efficiency, and quality.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, build consensus, and drive results.
• Skilled at conveying complex accounting and financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading through change, and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Typically based at the organization’s divisional headquarters, with occasional travel required to regional sites, external meetings, or industry conferences.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting and managing competing priorities within a large, complex health care and academic enterprise.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation is within the listed pay range, based on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Additional compensation may include:

• Premium pay such as shift and on-call (as applicable)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits eligible (Yes). Includes:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary).

Location

Fully remote from the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY