Accounting Manager - contract

Job Description: Accounting Manager - Healthcare (contract role)

Company Overview:

Radost Solutions is a growing consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in innovative solutions for complex business challenges within various industries. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise to our clients, and our consultants are often deployed to client sites to work on critical projects. Learn more about us at [www.radostsolutions.com].

About the Client:

The client is a major academic health care system focused on providing exceptional healthcare services in the Northeast region. This integrated healthcare organization encompasses multiple entities including a medical center, health plan, medical group, community health centers network, an accountable care organization, and specialty health services. This position is based onsite in Boston, Massachusetts, and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams across the health system to ensure accurate financial reporting and streamlined accounting processes.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Accounting, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of several accountants plus will participate in overseeing the operations in the General Accounting Department. Responsible for accurate and timely issuance of monthly internal financial statements and for coordinating and facilitating the completion of the year-end audit. Manages month-end close, account reconciliations and financial statement preparation. Follows established policies and procedures to maintain integrity of general ledger and financial reporting.

This is a full time W2 role on a 90 day contract with the potential to extend.

This role is not open to C2C or C2H.

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership:

• In conjunction with the Associate Director of Accounting, manage the month-end closing processes to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and issuance of the monthly financial statements
• Review and approve journal entries, track subsystem close timelines, resolve and/or communicate any issues with closing of subsystems
• Oversee various financial data interfaces into the GL system
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for Health System entities

Operational Management:

• Coordinate workflow within the department to ensure timely and accurate completion of all internal reports, financial statements, external filings and any ad hoc reports
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Review reconciliations prepared by staff and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items and variances
• Review monthly variance analyses and follow up with appropriate stakeholders for further explanation of variances, if needed

System Integration & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the Financial Information System (FIS) and Treasury departments to establish accounting structures, procedures and financial reporting for new entities
• Collaborate with the Health Plan and Medical Group finance teams to streamline intercompany processes
• Ensure proper accounting of intercompany transactions
• Build and maintain relationships with all System-wide departments

Process Improvement:

• Review accounting functions for appropriateness, streamline processes and implement changes to increase ease of workflow
• Standardize and ensure proper documentation of general accounting policies, procedures and controls
• Ensure proper accounting treatment in compliance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and provide ongoing guidance and training of staff
• Oversee special projects as assigned
• Utilize Health System's Values as the basis for decision-making
• Follow established Hospital's infection control and safety procedures

Experience:

• 5 years related accounting experience in healthcare or similar complex environment
• Strong experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
• Experience supervising accounting staff
• Demonstrated experience with intercompany accounting and consolidations

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
• CPA preferred but willing to leverage years of experience in place of CPA

Preferred/Desirable:

• Experience with healthcare financial systems
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of GAAP as it applies to healthcare organizations
• Experience with process improvement and system implementations

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial governance
• Excellent project management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance stipend
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Radost Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. We do not engage in discrimination based on any personal attributes.