Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for owning and leading the organization’s accounting operations with a strong emphasis on month end, quarter end, and year end close execution, accuracy, and timeliness. This role oversees daily accounting functions, ensures the integrity of the general ledger, and maintains strong internal controls in compliance with GAAP, audit, and healthcare/nonprofit regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established timelines
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure integrity of the general ledger
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger and accounts payable, ensuring transactions are recorded timely and accurately
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled with complete, auditable supporting documentation
• Establish, document, and enforce standardized accounting processes, controls, and workflows in compliance with GAAP and audit requirements
• Identify and proactively address control gaps, process inefficiencies, and accounting risks
• Directly supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; set clear expectations and ensure accountability for deliverables and deadlines
• Cook up and support external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and timely responses to auditor inquiries
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, nonprofit, and government reporting, funding, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate proactively with the Senior Director of Finance regarding close status, risks, issues, and key deadlines
• Support special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of GAAP with demonstrated ability to apply standards in healthcare and nonprofit accounting environments
Prominent ability to manage audit-ready accounting operations, including reconciliations, documentation, and support schedules for internal and external audits
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop accounting staff while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to identify risks, control gaps, and process improvements
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and execute close processes under pressure
High level of accuracy, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and regulatory information
Adequate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and respond professionally to audit and leadership inquiries
Flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities while maintaining consistent quality and team performance