Director, Accounting Operations

This position is a remote opportunity available to candidates residing in the following states only: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WA, & WY.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift.

About the role

This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting functions for a significant business segment, including Medicare Advantage Plans, Capital Assets, and Home Care. The Director of Accounting Operations will oversee a team of 5 Accountants and Senior Accountants and be responsible for regulatory reporting, audits, and monthly maintenance. Systems frequently used include Lawson, Blackline, Excel, and FSIOasis.

This position is responsible for timely and accurate general ledger closing, reporting, and reconciliation for all assigned business-lines and for maintaining close working relationships with business-line finance staff. The role interacts with department managers from multiple facilities/businesses, operations CFOs, and operations finance personnel at all levels, as well as information technology teams to communicate system needs and enhancements. Primary external interactions are with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. Participates in the development and implementation of goals and objectives, ensuring they are met timely and effectively.
• Ensures timely and accurate general ledger closing and/or financial reporting for multiple facilities. Works closely with business-line finance staff to ensure all transactions are captured and properly accounted for.
• Maintains financial reporting database and provides training as needed for accounting and business-line staff to facilitate financial analysis and reporting.
• Completes and/or reviews general ledger account reconciliations, including those requested as part of the annual external audit.
• Acts as a technical resource for accounting and finance staff, department managers, and other company leaders when accounting or reporting issues arise.
• Coordinates consistent application of Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley provisions.
• Researches errors to determine cause and corrects system setup or procedures to prevent recurrence. Makes appropriate general ledger corrections and works with IT or other resources to address system or procedural problems.
• Participates in system design, implementation, training, and testing teams for new financial applications such as patient accounting system changes, automation of manual processes, and new company acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Seven years of experience in health care, including demonstrated abilities in general ledger accounting and sophisticated reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical ability and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize, coordinate, and motivate a work team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), an understanding of financial reporting and databases, and proficiency in using complex spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Benefits

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. The position may also be eligible for Banner Health’s Management Incentive Program as part of the Total Rewards package.

Pay

Estimated pay range: $46.84 - $78.06 per hour. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.