Director of Accounting

Financial Accounting Operations and Processes:

• Manage the monthly financial close process coordinating with UPHS Corporate Accounting 
• Oversee the monthly financial reporting and variance analysis process including detailed review of balance sheet and statement of operations and changes in net assets 
• Understand inter-entity relationships and transactions for accurate accounting and reporting 
• Accountable to maintain internal controls and best practices which are designed to support accurate, timely, and reliable financial information o Identify, recommend, and execute improvements to accounting processes 
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual external audit processes 
• Oversee the cash management and accounting support staff functions 

Financial Reporting 

• Responsible and accountable for having financial statement results accurately and consistently reported on an accrual basis in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and UPHS policies 
• Build efficient, flexible, and effective reporting and analytic tools 
• Coordinate and prepare appropriate analytics to support financial results o Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement 
• Provide assistance and advice in interpreting financial results 
• Oversee preparation and submission of internal and external surveys 
• Deliver reporting and analytics to varying audiences within the Organization to include but not limited to the Finance team, operational leaders, executives, board, committees, UPHS Corporate Partners 
• Maintain and continue to grow knowledge and skills using Infor, Essbase, Smartview, Hyperion, EPIC, similar and related systems 

Tax Reporting 

• Responsible for managing State and Federal tax reporting; including the IRS Form 990 and 990T, State sales tax, and other tax related items 
• In conjunction with external tax consultants and internal UPHS tax partner, ensure returns are accurately and consistently reported based on State and Federal requirements •

Management 

• Recruit, train, and retain talented results-oriented team members 
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems 
• Motivate, engage, and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies 
• Encourage continuous growth to help team members realize full potential through individualized education, learning plans, goal setting, and stretch objectives 
• Build relationships which instill trust, confidence, transparency, and safety. 

Other 

• Serve as a resource for technical and consultative support o Assist in development and implementation of Finance goals, policies, priorities, and procedures 
• Actively participate in leadership meetings and activities 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• 7 years of experience progressively responsible Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis experience 
• 3 years of management experience
• Ability to recruit, lead and manage a high-performing diverse team
• Ability to create an environment where people are motivated to do their best to achieve objectives
• Strong financial/business acumen
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to lead team through problem solving situations
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed structure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all organizational levels of personnel 
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
• Project Management - strong ability to develop solid plans and execute to achieve project milestones
• Skilled in using Microsoft Offices products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Skilled in using Infor, Essbase, Smartview, Hyperion, EPIC, similar and related systems 
• Knowledge of healthcare accounting and operations (Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant or Masters in Business Administration (Preferred)