Director, Accounting

Wayspring; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA + gym allowance

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

401k with match

Employee assistance program

Sabbatical program

Paid time off

Job summary

Wayspring is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, oversee the monthly close, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue cycle, and develop a high-performing team in a growth-oriented healthcare company.

You will drive internal controls, U.S. GAAP compliance, audits, and strategic accounting initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to enhance financial visibility and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership and close experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• CPA license; public accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting matters in business terms.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close processes with accurate, timely statements.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, consolidations, accruals, fixed assets.
• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, and liabilities.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, billing, cash application, and revenue recognition.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable operations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, and information requests.
• Develop and coach accounting team members and succession plans.
• Improve close timelines, documentation, and workflows via automation.
• Ensure balance sheet and income statement accuracy and variance resolution.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, due diligence, system implementations.
• Communicate accounting results to finance leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Audit requirements

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Reconciliation tools

Job description

• Location 209 10Th Ave S, Suite 350, Nashville, TN, 37203-0752, United States
• Job Category Corporate
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Director of Accounting Overview

As Wayspring's Director of Accounting, you will lead the accounting function and help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting. In this role, you will oversee the monthly close, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, revenue cycle, financial controls, audits, and core accounting operations while developing a high-performing team and partnering across the organization. You will bring strong technical accounting judgment, disciplined processes, and a continuous-improvement mindset to a mission-driven healthcare company experiencing growth and change.

Why Wayspring?

We are passionate about breaking barriers alongside those with complex behavioral health needs. Whether you're in the field or in the corporate office - our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission, but in each other. Internal promotions and cross departmental training are the norm - you grow, we grow.

Responsibilities of the Director of Accounting

• Leads the monthly and annual close processes and ensures accurate, timely financial statements
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, consolidations, accruals, fixed assets, and related accounting operations
• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice processing, expense reports, vendor reconciliations, and timely, accurate expense recognition
• Oversee payroll operations maintaining appropriate controls and ensuring accurate and timely processing, payroll tax compliance, and accurate recording of payroll expenses and liabilities
• Oversee revenue cycle management, including billing, cash application, adjustments, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition
• Maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support reliable reporting and scalable operations
• Reviews complex and non-routine transactions and applies U.S. GAAP and applicable healthcare accounting guidance
• Partners with Financial Planning and Analysis, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and other teams to resolve accounting matters and improve financial visibility
• Coordinates external audits, tax support, and other financial reviews and ensures complete, timely responses to information requests
• Develops, coaches, and evaluates accounting team members and builds clear ownership, accountability, and succession plans
• Improves close timelines, reconciliations, documentation, and workflows through standardization, automation, and effective use of financial systems
• Monitors the accuracy of balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigates variances, and drives timely resolution of issues
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, cash management, due diligence, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives with accurate accounting information
• Communicates accounting results clearly to finance leadership and other stakeholders
• Ensures adherence to Wayspring information security, privacy, and compliance requirements

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Requires at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading teams and the financial close
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Possesses a CPA license; public accounting experience preferred
• Brings experience in healthcare, managed care, value-based care, or another regulated and rapidly growing environment; healthcare experience is preferred
• Demonstrates success improving accounting processes, controls, systems, and close efficiency
• Applies sound judgment to complex transactions and communicates technical accounting matters in clear business terms
• Builds effective partnerships across functions and balances strategic priorities with hands-on execution
• Develops and motivates teams through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Uses enterprise resource planning, financial reporting, and reconciliation tools effectively
• Manages multiple priorities accurately in a deadline-driven environment

Our goal is to foster a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, is supported, and empowered to thrive. We actively seek different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - because we believe that drives better performance and innovation. We're committed to identifying and removing barriers for the communities we serve.

Benefit Summary

Creating a great employee experience takes more than just perks - but let's be real, those matter too. Here's how we're building a company where you, your family, your pets, and your passions can thrive.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options - including options for your pets!
• Company funded HSA + Monthly Gym Allowance
• Paid parental leave - all parents included!
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions
• Pardon and Expungement Scholarship Program
• Company Contributions to Future Minded Savings (HSA and Emergency savings fund)
• Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays
• Company 2 week paid sabbatical program!