Accounting Manager (Lab Operations) - DeLand, Florida

MissionHires; DeLand (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential of $10,500

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an Accounting Manager for a healthcare laboratory services organization in DeLand, Florida. This hybrid role will involve overseeing core accounting functions, financial reporting, and collaborating with leaders to enhance processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 2 years of leadership experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP compliance. Benefits include a potential variable bonus of $10,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounting team in DeLand.
• Manage the monthly close process.
• Review financial transactions for compliance.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP compliance

Financial analysis skills

Microsoft Excel

Operational analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) or CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL query writing

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a growing healthcare laboratory services organization to hire an Accounting Manager to lead the financial accounting team supporting lab operations in DeLand, Florida. This hybrid role oversees core accounting functions, monthly close, GAAP/SOX compliance, financial reporting, AP, reconciliations, and operational analytics while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to improve processes and support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the DeLand-based accounting and financial reporting team
• Own and manage the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate journal entries and reports
• Review financial transactions for GAAP, SOX, and internal policy compliance
• Oversee accounts payable activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Review reconciliations and accounts receivable responses for accuracy
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reporting packages
• Analyze financial statements, explaining key variances and performance drivers
• Provide financial and operational analysis to support leadership decisions
• Partner with operational leaders to understand business needs and develop solutions
• Lead or support cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting support as needed
• Ensure high-quality analytical outputs and support special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and executing month‑end close processes
• Proven financial analysis and business process evaluation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Preferred: Experience in FP&A
• Preferred: Knowledge of relational databases
• Preferred: SQL query writing experience
• Preferred: Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) or CPA certification
• Preferred: Exposure to healthcare or laboratory services environments
• Work Model: Hybrid role with onsite presence in DeLand, Florida

Benefits

Bonus: $10,500 potential variable bonus