Accounting Manager

athenahealth; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

athenahealth is seeking an Accounting Manager in Boston to oversee core general ledger activities and the close process, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting in line with US GAAP and company policies. This role involves maintaining strong internal controls, cross-functional partnerships, and driving process improvements.

Reporting to the Accounting Director, the position supervises up to three Senior Accountants in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• People leadership experience required.
• Experience supporting financial close, reconciliations, audit activity, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Oracle or equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of the monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Evaluate financial risks and internal controls, and recommend improvements to strengthen control effectiveness.
• Document accounting processes and maintain organized support for key judgments.
• Analyze accounting data and reporting trends to identify issues and inform decisions.
• Assist with external audit requests and internal compliance activities.
• Manage and develop team members by setting clear expectations and providing coaching.
• Communicate accounting matters clearly to varied audiences across the business.
• Assist with hiring and training of new employees.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and management reporting as needed.
• Contribute to special projects related to systems, automation, and reporting enhancements.

Skills

US GAAP

People leadership

Excel

Oracle ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees core general ledger activities and key aspects of the close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This role is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment, partners cross-functionally, and drives process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. The position requires an action-oriented, forward-thinking strategic mindset, with the ability to proactively identify issues and drive effective solutions. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this hybrid Boston-based role directly supervises up to three Senior Accountants.

About The Team

The General Ledger Accounting team is an integral part of athenahealth’s Controllership organization, working closely with AP, Procurement, Technical Accounting, FP&A, and IT to support the systems, processes, and controls that enable accurate and reliable financial reporting. This team leads the close process, partners across the organization, and drives continuous improvement to enhance accounting operations and efficiency. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-impact team and contribute to athenahealth’s mission to simplify healthcare operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead portions of the monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account recs, and financial analyses to maintain accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Evaluate financial risks and internal controls, and recommend improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational reliability.
• Document accounting processes and maintain organized support for key judgments and conclusions.
• Analyze accounting data and reporting trends to identify issues, inform decisions, and support process improvements.
• Assist with external audit requests and internal compliance activities.
• Manage and develop team members by setting clear expectations, supporting prioritization, and providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Communicate accounting matters clearly to varied audiences, tailoring detail and context to business needs.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring and training of new employees.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and management reporting as needed.
• Contribute to special projects related to systems, automation, and reporting enhancements.

Expected Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, with 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• People leadership experience required.
• Experience supporting financial close, reconciliations, audit activity, and financial reporting processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial risks and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Oracle or equivalent ERP and strong analytical capabilities.

Expected Compensation

$93,000 - $159,000

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About Athenahealth

Our vision:

In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients - powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture:

Our talented employees - or athenistas, as we call ourselves - spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment:

Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What We Can Do For You

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces - some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers

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