Accounting Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter support

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Collaborative workspaces

Job summary

athenahealth is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the monthly close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements. You will supervise up to three Senior Accountants, partner across functions, and report to the Accounting Director in a hybrid Boston-based role.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience (3+ in public accounting), and strong leadership, with proficiency in Excel and Oracle or equivalent ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience including 3+ years in public accounting.
• People leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of the monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses to maintain 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 and conclusions.
• Analyze accounting data and reporting trends to identify issues and support improvements.
• 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 with appropriate detail.

Skills

US GAAP

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Accounting Manager Position Summary

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

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 talentedemployees — 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 collaborativeworkspaces — 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, athenahealthenablesemployees 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.

Learn more about our culture and benefits

athenahealth.com/careers https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity

United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it’s meaningful.

Our employees take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you.