Accounting Manager

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial management and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, preferably in healthcare, and a solid understanding of US GAAP.

You will evaluate processes, manage monthly closings, assist with audits, and ensure efficient accounting practices. A Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting is required, with CPA preferred. HOPCo values strategic thinking and effective communication in its team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of finance functions including budgeting and internal controls.
• Skilled in preparing related financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve departmental controls, systems, and procedures.
• Manage monthly close process and ensure timely reporting deliverables.
• Assist with treasury management and payroll accounting.

Skills

Analyzing financial data

Establishing effective working relationships

Initiative and decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency and reduce time to complete the close
• Assist in creating proper written documentation of department policies and procedures
• Collaborate with peers to oversee the daily activities of the accounting department
• Manage the monthly close process to ensure timely completion of consolidation and reporting deliverables
• Manage monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-entity financial statements
• Ensure consistent application of US GAAP
• Read, interpret, and guide staff in the determination of proper US GAAP accounting treatment of complex deals/transactions
• Assist with successful completion of annual audits by interfacing with auditors, ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules related to internal and external financial statements. Audits include, but are not limited to, annual financial audit, annual 401(k) audit, annual workers’ compensation audit(s), periodic creditor examinations, and others that may arise
• Assist with treasury management, including banking relationship setup and implementations and cash forecasts
• Partner with the HR department to ensure proper accounting of payroll expenses and responsible for timely review and recording expenses and liabilities in the general ledger
• Assist other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business
• Keep informed about the latest developments in the accounting and healthcare industries and assess impact to the Company

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
• CPA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience. Experience in health care is preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of finance and accounting functions including, budgeting, credit, investments, internal controls.
• Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets, and financial systems programs and applications.
• Knowledge of management practices to lead staff.
• Knowledge of clinic operation's strategic business objectives.
• Knowledge of general ledger and financial reporting software.

Skills

• Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports.
• Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management, medical staff, auditors, and the public.

Abilities

• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and work under multiple priorities.
• Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

Organizational Requirements

• HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.