Director of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long and short-range financial plans, including capital and operational budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and executive team on service line development, growth initiatives, cost management, and revenue optimization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve margins, and increase revenues while supporting quality patient outcomes.
• Provide financial analysis for potential expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, or new services.
• Oversee general accounting, patient financial services, third-party reimbursement, and statistical reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Direct the revenue cycle, including billing, collections, and denials management.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance metrics and report to leadership.
• Provide leadership to finance, revenue cycle, and other business-related departments.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders on financial aspects of hospital services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA/MHA) and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive financial leadership, preferably in healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.