Director of Corporate Accounting

General Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, the Director of Corporate Accounting is responsible for the daily operations of the department including supervision of the staff. Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements as well as the annual external audit. The Director will also be tasked with developing and maintaining accounting / finance policies and procedures for the department.

• Daily operations of the Corporate Accounting department including monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monthly business unit and consolidated financial statements including the monthly narrative which summarizes monthly and year-to-date performance for System leadership.
• External quarterly & annual consolidated financial statements including the MD&A.
• Responsible for the coordination of the annual external audit.
• Various accounting areas including cash, miscellaneous billing, investments, leases, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll and benefit reconciliations, debt, malpractice, miscellaneous support for cost reports and tax returns, and net assets.
• Perform accounting research and write white papers for implementation of accounting guidance.
• Review lease and joint venture agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Develop accounting / finance Policies and Procedures to maintain proper internal controls.
• Lead and develop staff through establishment of performance goals, providing performance feedback and allocation of resources.
• Additional projects that arise.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA and master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory management experience required.
• Prior healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles including journal entry and account reconciliation preparation, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and external audits.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
  Knowledge of People Soft preferred.

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values.

• Organization:
  Corporate Services
• Department:
  Financial Management
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable