Accounting Manager

Fresenius Medical Care; Lexington (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Manager of Accounting to oversee financial systems and ensure compliance with regulations. This role includes managing resources, developing policies, and leading a team of accounting professionals. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in accounting and possess strong leadership skills to enhance financial operations.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ related experience in accounting management.
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Concrete knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage tactical execution of accounting objectives and financial consolidations.
• Oversee internal and external audits; develop accounting policies.
• Provide leadership and coaching for accounting staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

ERP systems

CPA license

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Manager, Accounting oversees the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems.The incumbent is responsible for selecting, developing and evaluating the team to ensure efficient operation within the assigned function(s).The Manager, Accounting develops and implements financial systems that are in compliance with company policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines and requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Oversee the completion of activities related to month-, quarter-, and year-end consolidations, closings and/or financial statements.
• Oversee routine internal and external audits as requested.
• May conduct audits of internal processes and controls.
• May manage activities related to budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and implement new finance and/or accounting policies and procedures through continuous improvement efforts; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct manager.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel may be required.

SUPERVISION:
May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of accounting staff.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 6 – 8 years’ related experience.
• 3+ years’ supervisory or project/program management experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Prior experience in a multi-location accounting environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and email applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP), corporate performance management (CPM), and analytical reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Hyperion Enterprise, BEx, etc.).
• Concrete knowledge of GAAP, SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Remote: You will be able to work from your home location within the United States.