Director of Financial Accounting - Financial Reporting

Job description

Your job is more than a job The Director of Financial Accounting will manage members of the corporate accounting team, which is responsible for general accounting across all functions and departments. Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance & Analytics, you will be responsible for oversight of all general accounting functions and accounting operations for areas assigned. Your Everyday Direct and oversee the team responsible for recording transactions for all facilities within the System, which includes execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with GAAP. This will include monitoring amounts recorded against monitored statistics to identify, investigate, and resolve any issues and assistance in explanation of variances to budget. Direct and oversee the team tasked with recording revenues, which includes execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with GAAP. This will include monitoring amounts recorded against monitored statistics to identify, investigate, and resolve any issues and assistance in explanation of variances to budget. Direct and oversee the team tasked restricted fund grants and contract accounting including federal, state, local, and private grant reporting; preparing or reviewing reconciliations of expenditures and budget to actual; and preparing, reviewing, and approving invoices. This position reviews reconciliations of grant expenditures, monthly invoices to grantors, and FFATA reporting. Direct and oversee team to ensure that all account reconciliations are performed timely and discrepancies are identified and cleared to ensure accurate presentation of financial statements. Provide assistance with Facility locations in reviewing and preparing annual budgets by providing insight into financial transactions and providing feedback on proposed budgets to determine if amounts are appropriately budgeted. Lead, mentor, and ensure engagement of direct reports and their respective teams and works to establish short-and long-range goals and objectives for both the function and the employees. Implement and/or maintain processes and internal controls sufficient to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all internal and external financial reporting. The Must-Haves Minimum: Experience Qualifications Required: 7 years of experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions within finance. Preferred: 5 years of health care experience Preferred: Public accounting experience Education Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Preferred: Master’s degree in accounting Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Public Accountant Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge and ability to research Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Experience managing relationship with external auditors Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills Ability to motivate others to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports. Ability to maintain confidentiality. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. 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